The Culture of Ancient Egypt

by John A. Wilson

Book Overview

The story of Egypt is the story of history itself--the endless rise and fall, the life and death and life again of the eternal human effort to endure, enjoy, and understand the mystery of our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226901521
• Release Date: August 1956
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Best all around book on Ancient Egypt

Of all the one volume surveys of Ancient Egypt that I've read, this remains my favorite for its easy, flowing style. It may be old, but it doesn't seem a bit dated. I reread this book periodically and would recommend it strongly. It is enjoyable as well as informative.