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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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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.
Published on April 3, 1999
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Old, interesting but out of date.
Wilson's book is now a half century old. In its time and for quiet a while, it was the standard one volume text. But time, archaeology and knowledge marches on. Wilson is certainly a good read and for the study of Egypt an important one, but much has changed in the field. I mention only the emphasis on hydrolics as a conditions factor of Egyptian life, and our...
Published on May 16, 2009 by Dr. Michael M. Eisman
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best all around book on Ancient Egypt,
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This review is from: The Culture of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
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.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Old, interesting but out of date.,
This review is from: The Culture Of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
Wilson's book is now a half century old. In its time and for quiet a while, it was the standard one volume text. But time, archaeology and knowledge marches on. Wilson is certainly a good read and for the study of Egypt an important one, but much has changed in the field. I mention only the emphasis on hydrolics as a conditions factor of Egyptian life, and our increasing understanding of the interrelationship between Egypt and Africa, as examples. Many points covered by Wilson have also seen new theories and ideas emerge and be accepted. Read with historical understanding of the field of Egyptology and caution.
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The Culture of Ancient Egypt by John A. Wilson (Paperback - August 15, 1956)
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