‘dexterously done and rich in detail… this is infectious stuff that should surely inspire its readers to a fresh bout of Egyptian adventures’ – The Daily Telegraph
‘Gliding down the Nile in the company of Wilkinson’s dexterous scholarship is a fine way to absorb the strange, eventful history of Egypt… thoroughly enjoyable and gloriously catholic’ – The Times
‘brought to life by an impressive range of sources… impeccable’ – The Observer