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1 online resource (1 audio file (12hr., 20 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Cast |
Read by Peter Ganim. |
| Summary |
The Nile, like all of Egypt, is both timeless and ever-changing. In these pages, renowned Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson takes us on a journey downriver that is both history and travelogue. We begin at the First Nile Cataract, close to the modern city of Aswan. From there, Wilkinson guides us through the illustrious nation birthed by this great river. We see Thebes, with its Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Luxor Temple. We visit the fertile Fayum, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and finally, the pulsing city of Cairo, where the Arab Spring erupted on the bridges over the water. Along the way, Wilkinson introduces us to the gods, pharaohs, and emperors who joined their fate to the Nile and gained immortality; and to the adventurers, archaeologists, and historians who have all fallen under its spell. Peerlessly erudite, vividly told, The Nile brings the course of this enduring river into stunning view. "Engaging…Evocative…The narrative moves comfortably among different time periods…smoothly guiding us on our Nile journey." "Fascinating…Compelling…The Nile emerges as potent as ever, the sole bringer of life to Egypt." "Dexterously done and rich in detail…This is infectious stuff that should surely inspire its readers to a fresh bout of Egyptian adventures." "First-rate…The Nile and the history it has engendered still manage to stir something in all of us." "Impressive…Hugely entertaining…Wilkinson's book is bound to reawaken the joys of armchair traveling." |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
History |
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Audiobooks
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| Added Author |
Ganim, Peter.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781094133393 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1094133396 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT13544641 |
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