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'A sophisticated and complete account of the world's first nation state' ― The Times Books of the Year

'Wilkinson's stirring and clear sighted account of the ancient world's most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treat' ― Sunday Times Books of the Year

'I had always presumed, before I read Wilkinson's book, that it was impossible to write a history of Egypt which combined scholarship, accessibility, and a genuine sense of revelation. I was wrong' ― Observer

'A comprehensive, illustrated history focusing on the dark side of the Pharaohs and some harsh political realities' ― The List

A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra

This is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten's religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the Great's invasion, and Cleopatra's fatal entanglement with Rome.


As the world's first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. Combining grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, Toby Wilkinson reveals Ancient Egypt in all its complexity.ising and far more interesting. The Ancient Egyptians were the first group of people to share a common culture, outlook and identity within a defined geographical territory governed by a single political authority - concepts of nationhood that continue to dominate the planet. As the world's first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. In this magnificent history, Toby Wilkinson combines grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, to reveal Ancient Egypt in all its complexity. For the first time we see the relentless propaganda, the cut-throat politics, the brutality and repression that lay behind the appearance of unchanging monarchy as well as the extraordinary architectural and cultural achievements for which it is justly famous.
This is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten's religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the Great's invasion, and Cleopatra's fatal entanglement with Rome. As the world's first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. Combining grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, Toby Wilkinson reveals Ancient Egypt in all its complexity.
The first major history of Ancient Egypt to marshal the detail of the lives of the pharaohs and of the ordinary citizens, to reveal the harsh political realities behind the 3000-year civilisation. Illustrated on the page with many of the author's own photographs in black and white, and with three stunning colour inserts
The first major history of Ancient Egypt to marshal the detail of the lives of the pharaohs and of the ordinary citizens, to reveal the harsh political realities behind the 3000-year civilisation. Illustrated on the page with many of the author's own photographs in black and white, and with three stunning colour inserts Major publicity by expert author, who is an experienced and energetic speaker, at festivals and other public events at time of publication
The first major history of Ancient Egypt to marshal the detail of the lives of the pharaohs and of the ordinary citizens, to reveal the harsh political realities behind the 3000-year civilisation. Illustrated on the page with many of the author's own photographs in black and white, and with three stunning colour insertsMajor publicity by expert author, who is an experienced and energetic speaker, at festivals and other public events at time of publication
'A comprehensive, illustrated history focusing on the dark side of the Pharaohs and some harsh political realities'
'A reliable and essential book which Egyptologists will consult regularly and rewardingly'
'A sophisticated and complete account of the world's first nation state'
'I had always presumed, before I read Wilkinson's book, that it was impossible to write a history of Egypt which combined scholarship, accessibility, and a genuine sense of revelation. I was wrong'
Praise for Early Dynastic Egypt
PRAISE FOR 'EARLY DYNASTIC EGYPT'
'The extraordinary scope and outstanding quality of this synthesis makes it a work of scholarship of the highest quality and a major contribution to Egyptology. Wilkinson has established a reputation for himself as a scholar of formidable talent and productivity'
'This volume will be a standard reference for years to come'
'Wilkinson's stirring and clear sighted account of the ancient world's most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treat'
A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra