A fantastically readable and beautifully illustrated general history book about ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra. It is a story full of extraordinary achievements and historical moments, such as the construction of the pyramids, the conquest of Nubia, the religious revolution of Akhenaten, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun's tomb, and the relentless politics of Ramses, up to the invasion of Alexander the Great and Cleopatra's timely relationship with Rome.

As the world's first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the effort to unite a fragmented region and defend against hostile forces from within and outside. Combining extensive narrative with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphics and the iconography of power, Toby Wilkinson reveals ancient Egypt in all its complexity.

Pages: 672, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm