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Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt | Toby A H Wilkinson
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"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER In this landmark work, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption into the Roman Empire--three thousand years of wild drama, bold spectacle, and unforgettable characters. Award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson captures not only the lavish pomp and artistic grandeur of this land of pyramids and pharaohs but for the first time reveals the constant propaganda and repression that were its foundations. Drawing upon forty years of archaeological research, Wilkinson takes us inside an exotic tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Here are the years of the Old Kingdom, where Pepi II, made king as an infant, was later undermined by rumors of his affair with an army general, and the Middle Kingdom, a golden age of literature and jewelry in which the benefits of the afterlife became available for all, not just royalty--a concept later underlying Christianity. Wilkinson then explores the legendary era of the New Kingdom, a lost world of breathtaking opulence founded by Ahmose, whose parents were siblings, and who married his sister and transformed worship of his family into a national cult. Other leaders include Akhenaten, the "heretic king," who with his wife Nefertiti brought about a revolution with a bold new religion; his son Tutankhamun, whose dazzling tomb would remain hidden for three millennia; and eleven pharaohs called Ramesses, the last of whom presided over the militarism, lawlessness, and corruption that caused a crucial political and societal decline. Riveting and revelatory, filled with new information and unique interpretations, "The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt "will become the standard source about this great civilization, one that lasted--so far--longer than any other.
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Mehso-so

3 stars
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Overall, this was a solid book. Slow most of the time, it's a good introduction to the entirety of Ancient Egypt's history. Of course, you'll need to read other books to get more details on each Pharoah. I appreciated the excursuses on people under the Pharaohs...

thereadingpal Although my main focus for this book was studying the general history of Ancient Egypt for an upcoming exam.
I did NOT appreciate much the snarky comments and the references to modern and contemporary History - eh. Anyway: decent read, give it a go if you want to know more about how Ancient Egypt worked.
2y
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This is my #weeklyforecast 😁
I hope to finish “L'antico Egitto“ by T. Wilkinson and “Il transfert, il dono, la cura“ by M. Fabbri for the #bigjunereadathon , as well as keep reading “L'amore nell'ebraismo“ by C. Chalier and “La banalità del bene“ by E. Deaglio for the same challenge and #bookspinbingo and #americanhistoricalassociation2022readingchallenge as well as #ayearofjewishreadingchallenge

@Cinfhen @TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick

Cinfhen It‘s looking good 😊 Good luck this week 🍀💚 2y
Cinfhen Im super curious about #TheYearOfJewishReadingChallenge 🫶🏼 2y
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thereadingpal @Cinfhen thank you! I found that challenge on Storygraph. Joined a bit late because it started at the beginning of the Jewish new year and I joined like two days ago LOL but as I'm participating in Jewish life and starting the process of conversion to Reform Judaism, I thought it would be a good way to get deeper into it ☺️ I can share the prompts if you want! 2y
Cinfhen Sweet!! Welcome to the tribe ☺️ I have storygraph so I‘ll check it out. If I have any trouble finding it I‘ll definitely let you know. I try to read a decent amount of #JewishLit so that hashtag really caught my eye 2y
thereadingpal @Cinfhen thank you so much! And Chag Shavuot Sameach ☺️ I'm trying to read more as well, and I searched for tags on here but I'm still so new (joined 3 days ago i think) that I'm having a hard time finding the right tags xD 2y
Clwojick You‘ve got this! 🌼✨💪🏻 2y
Cinfhen Ah, a newbie to Litsy too!!! Welcome 🤗 try #JewishLit but im not sure how often it gets used / as far as Litsy I know there are some folks who are part of the #LitsyWelcomeWagon maybe @Chrissyreadit ?!! I see you found the amazing @Clwojick and @TheAromaofBooks im just tagging a few others who might be super helpful @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheBookHippie @LitsyEvents @Andrew65 2y
Cinfhen I know there are MANY MANY MORE 2y
Cinfhen And chag sameach to you!!! Have you eaten your cheesecake ??? 2y
Cinfhen There are lots of other fun stuff going on here / #CampLitsy #Booked2022 @Eggs runs a monthly challenge and there are tons of #BuddyReads im co-hosting #SummerHeat a group read of this book the week of June 17-19 2y
Cinfhen Which of course you‘re more than welcome to join!! I‘m getting ready to go out for a Shavuot meal but I can share more info later 💚 2y
thereadingpal @Cinfhen thank you so much! I haven't eaten cheesecake because I don't live in s supportive household BUT I did go to the morning fiction and in half an hour there's an online international lesson with Ravs speaking that I'm attending. Thank you do much for the info and have fun at the Shavuot meal! 2y
thereadingpal @Clwojick yes! Thank you!! 2y
Chrissyreadit Welcome to litsy!!! The link in my bio has info from the original #litsywelcomewagon this Ian app where it‘s good to follow as many people as you can and then unfollow or mute if it‘s not your taste- also if you look at book reviews of books you‘ve enjoyed and follow those people you will get many with similar interests. 2y
Chrissyreadit @Cinfhen thanks for the tag! 2y
thereadingpal @Chrissyreadit Thank you! I'm trying to do that, following active people and searching for books or tags that interest me. I'm still not completely at ease with the site (I'm slow with technology, shhh) but I'm working through it! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Good luck with your reading this week!! 2y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 💗🥳📚 2y
thereadingpal @Eggs thank you! 2y
Andrew65 @Cinfhen Thanks for the tag 😊 Welcome @thereadingpal 🤗 We do two readathons a month. A 9 day Choose Your Own Goal Readathon that usually starts on the second Saturday of the month, and a four day #20in4 Readathon over the last weekend of each month. Would be great to have you join us on either. 2y
thereadingpal @Andrew65 can you explain the 20in4 more in detail to me? I've seen it around but I've not understood how it works 😅 2y
Andrew65 @thereadingpal The aim is to try to either read 20 hours or 20 chapters over the four days of the Readathon. Although it‘s very relaxed and informal so you are free to set your own time or chapter target., or just take part without a goal or target. It runs Friday - Monday inclusive. This month it will be 24th - 27th June. Main thing is just to enjoy reading books with others and share your progress over the four days by posting. (edited) 2y
thereadingpal @Andrew65 oh nice!!! I'll try to participate :D 2y
Andrew65 @thereadingpal If you want to the part, let me know and ‘I‘ll add you to the people I tag in when posting about the Readathon. All welcome 😁 2y
thereadingpal @Andrew65 please do tag me!! 2y
Andrew65 @thereadingpal Think we posted t the same time, I‘ll add you to the tags 😊 Be great to have you with us. 2y
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thereadingpal
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I've got a busy morning today. Before the events start, I need to shower and study but I'm so not in the mood lol I want to sleep

Honestly I'm finding this book a bit slow...

#currentlyreading #ancientegypt

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thereadingpal
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How's everyone today?

This book is quite interesting but oh gosh, the names are so many and so hard to remember. I really like the fact it talks about the people under the various pharaohs and kings, though. It's often overlooked in history books.
I've got this exam on the 14th, and hopefully it'll go well :)

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thereadingpal
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Early bird gets the worm!

Today I'm packed full between studying and going to physiotherapy and electrostimulation for my leg (something happened to it but I don't want to bother you with it).

🎵 Podcast: Unorthodox: The conversion episode, EP. 136

Also, would you like to see the books that have a space on my shelves? 😄

#currentlyreading #studying #history #ancientegypt #egyptology

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thereadingpal
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I made a list in my #bulletjournal of the books I'm #currentlyreading ... Because I keep picking things up and leaving them behind. I really meant to finish these books, and I hope I'll be able to share my opinion with you :)

What are you currently reading?

#italian #studying #bujo

GondorGirl I keep a bullet journal too! I just use it for what I read, which books are coming out soon that I'm interested in, and what books I've bought. It's such a great way to keep track of things, and I've found working on it to be very relaxing. 2y
thereadingpal @GondorGirl I started it mostly for writing purposes, but now I'm trying to personalize it with daily logs and challenges and lists. It's very relaxing indeed and so nice to see things nicely spread out xD 2y
GondorGirl @thereadingpal I'm jealous though, my handwriting is nowhere near as nice as yours! 😂 2y
thereadingpal @GondorGirl aw thank you ahahah I personally don't like my handwriting but people seem to love it 🥺😳 2y
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thereadingpal
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Studying/reading for my Egyptology class. I'm findintthis book extremely interesting but the names are sooooo many and hard to remember and there's just so much to keep in mind x.x

#currentlyreading #history #ancientegypt #egyptology #studying

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#LitsySpringBreak @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs
Prompt: Northern Africa

I went to Egypt 25 years ago. It was a wonderful trip and learned so much about this desert nation.

TheKidUpstairs Such a fascinating history 4y
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SharonGoforth
Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt | Toby A H Wilkinson
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Today's lunch hour reading...

MrBook Niiiiiice! 😎👍🏻 8y
SharonGoforth @MrBook Yeah, the Egyptian book is done well, but getting through all those dynasties can be trying reading at times 😕. Time to go back to the Plague😊 8y
MrBook 😂👍🏻 It's like trying to get through all the begats in Genesis. 8y
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Gulfsidemusing I'm afraid that might give me a headache!😜 @MrBook 8y
SharonGoforth @Lakesidemusing That's probably why it is taking so long for me to get through it! 8y
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SharonGoforth
Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt | Toby A H Wilkinson
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At the coffee shop, waiting for my car to be fixed, reading The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt, as you do.

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