Guy de la Bedoyere has written extensively on the ancient world over the last thirty years, most recently Gladius: Living, Fighting and Dying in the Roman Army (which was described by the Sunday Times as 'highly enjoyable') and Pharaohs of the Sun: How Egypt's Despots and Dreamers drove the Rise and Fall of Tutankhamun's Dynasty. He was part of Channel 4's archaeology series Time Team for fifteen years. He has degrees from Durham, London and University College, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
An impressive amalgamation of scholarly research with popular
history
*The Times*
A scrupulous yet accessible history of ancient Egypt under the 18th
dynasty... Complemented by striking illustrations and valuable
appendices, this impressive survey will be welcomed by ancient
history buffs
*Publishers Weekly*
Superb... de la Bédoyere lays out the elusive history of Egypt's
18th dynasty
*Library Journal*
Packed with big names, from Tutankhamun to Nefertiti, and de la
Bédoyere sets their stories alongside those of the populations they
so often exploited... Along the way, he offers an evocative account
of an era of epic riches and ruthlessness
*History Revealed*
De la Bédoyere tells the story with not just an archaeologist's eye
for accuracy but also a broadcaster's nose for a colourful story...
His book is peppered with lively details
*Radio Times*
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