Toby Wilkinson Books

Published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the moment that Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon broke open Tutankhamun's tomb, a riveting account of the treasures they found, by one of Britain's leading Egyptologists.

A single-volume, illustrated reference to ancient Egypt features entries for each major archaeological site, the rulers and their dynasties, and key cultural topics, in a guide that includes coverage of specialist terms and processes. By the author of Genesis of the Pharaohs.

A vivid account of the men and women who revealed the treasures of Ancient Egypt to the world, from the first decipherment of hieroglyphics to the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun.

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

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--from the brutality and repression that lay behind the appearance of its unchanging monarchy to its extraordinary architectural and cultural achievements

The 100 biographies included here give voice not only to ancient Egypts rulers but also to the people who built the great monuments, staffed government offices, farmed, served in the temples, and fought to defend the countrys borders. Illustrated.

The narrative explores the fascinating era of the Ptolemaic dynasty in ancient Egypt, beginning with Alexander the Great's arrival and the subsequent rise of Ptolemy. It highlights the cultural fusion of Greek and Egyptian traditions that flourished in Alexandria, home to the Great Library. The account delves into the complexities of court life, the role of women, and the socio-political dynamics influenced by wars and foreign powers. Utilizing recent archaeological findings and original documents, the author presents a vivid and engaging portrayal of this dramatic historical period.

The life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present, from internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson

Early Dynastic Egypt spans the five centuries preceding the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza. This was the formative period of ancient Egyptian civilization, and it witnessed the creation of a distinctive culture that was to endure for 3,000 years. This book examines the background to that great achievement, the mechanisms by which it was accomplished, and the character of life in the Nile valley during the first 500 years of Pharaonic rule. The results of over thirty years of international scholarship and excavation are presented in a single highly illustrated volume. It traces the re-discovery of Early Dynastic Egypt, explains how the dynasties established themselves in government and concludes by examining the impact of the early state on individual communities and regions.

Wer lebte am Nil vor zwei, drei oder vier Jahrtausenden? Dieser Band versammelt die Lebensgeschichten von 100 Zeitzeugen. Darunter finden sich berühmte Herrscher wie Tutanchamun oder Nofretete, aber auch ganz alltägliche Personen - so ein Arzt, ein Schreiber, eine Hausfrau oder ein Serienverbrecher. Sie alle haben ihre Spuren hinterlassen, auf Inschriften, Reliefs oder in den Papyri, die immer noch im Wüstensand entdeckt werden und von so manchem Schicksal erzählen. Illustriert durch rund 200 Abbildungen, bietet dieser Band Geschichte und Geschichten aus einer vergangenen Zivilisation, die uns heute mehr zu faszinieren vermag denn je.