The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

In this landmark work, Toby Wilkinson tells the epic story of ancient Egypt, spanning three thousand years from its unification under the first pharaoh, Narmer, to its final absorption into the Roman Empire.

The book delves into the lives of legendary leaders such as Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the pharaohs called Ramesses, and explores the complexities of state power, propaganda, and repression that underpinned the Egyptian civilization.

Wilkinson draws upon forty years of archaeological research to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the rise and fall of this great civilization, including its political intrigues, social structures, and cultural achievements.