The Story of Egypt, Joann Fletcher
The Story of Egypt, Joann Fletcher
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The Story of Egypt
The Civilization That Shaped the World

Author: Joann Fletcher

Narrator: Kate Reading

Unabridged: 17 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2016


Synopsis

The story of the world’s greatest civilization spans four thousand years of history that has shaped the world. It is full of spectacular cities and epic stories of a constantly evolving society peopled with inventors, heroes and heroines, villains, artisans, and pioneers. Professor Joann Fletcher pulls together the complete story of Egypt, charting the rise and fall of the ancient Egyptians while putting their whole world into a context to which we can all relate.Fletcher uncovers some fascinating revelations: new evidence shows that women became pharaohs on at least ten occasions and that the ancient Egyptians built the first Suez Canal and then circumnavigated Africa. From Ramses II’s penchant for dying his grey hair to how we know that Montuhotep’s chief wife bit her nails, Dr. Joann Fletcher brings alive the history and people of ancient Egypt as nobody else can.

About Joann Fletcher

Joann Fletcher is based in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York, where she teaches world mummification and funerary archaeology. She is the author of several books, including The Search for Nefertiti and Cleopatra the Great. Among her many television appearances, the follow-up program to The Search for Nefertiti won a BAFTA, a Royal Television Society Award, and an Association for International Broadcasting Award. Most recently, she wrote and presented Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings for BBC2, and is now working on the four-part series The Story of Egypt for the BBC and PBS.

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a “Voice of the Century,” as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction & Fantasy in 2008 and 2009 and Best Voice in Biography & Culture in 2010. She has narrated works by such authors as Jane Austen, Robert Jordan, Edith Wharton, and Sophie Kinsella. Reading has performed at numerous theaters in Washington D.C. and received a Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Aunt Dan and Lemon. AudioFile magazine reports that, "With subtle control of characters and sense of pacing, Kate’s performances are a consistent pleasure."


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carlos

Actually 3 1/2 stars. This book is good for a researcher or for somebody who is doing a paper in the Egyptian empire but not so good for the casual reader, or for someone who wants to know only the most popular aspects of the Egyptian history, (the scorpion king, Ramses, mummification and cleopatra......more


Quotes

“There’s much fascinating material in The Story of Egypt.” Washington Post

“This audiobook is delivered in a pitch-perfect performance by Kate Reading…Reading’s captivating narration sparkles like the Egyptian jewelry found in the many tombs excavated in modern times. She brings the characters and dynasties to life with crisp descriptive passages and dialogue so realistic that the ancients seem to come alive. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile

“The authoritative author imparts her vast knowledge in an orderly chronology and lively, intimate history. A perfect choice for budding Egyptologists.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“What could have been a tedious stroll through an endless museum ends up a convincing ride through millennia with a feeling of persistent movement. The Story of Egypt cannot be outdone.” Bookreporter

“Readers already interested in mummies, pyramids, and hieroglyphics will appreciate Fletcher’s depth and breadth of knowledge about the civilization that created them.” Publishers Weekly

“Phenomenally, Fletcher makes ‘living’ history out of artifacts, and readers with a keen interest in history will follow every step she takes.” Booklist

“A comprehensive survey of the history and civilization of ancient Egypt…An exciting introduction.” Library Journal


Awards

  • AudioFile Earphones Award