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Jul 09, 2018SPL722 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent, thorough, and highly-readable account of the ancient Egyptian ruling dynasties. I found myself genuinely curious as to what would happen next as the fortunes of the Egyptian ruling class rose and fell and rose and fell. It left me wanting a companion book that described the life and culture of "normal" citizens; this book focuses on the actions of the ruling class. The pharaohs employed hundreds of artisans and I'm curious to their methods now. How did they influence and were influenced by nearby cultures? When were various techniques developed? That said, this book is a great introduction to ancient Egypt and contains an excellent index and bibliography. If you want to learn about ancient Egypt, start here.