Renowned American Egyptologist John A. Wilson has presented his interpretation of the history of one of the greatest cultural periods in human experience. Based on written sources, the testimony of ancient authors, as well as objects of material culture, he collected, analyzed and presented research on religion, government, economics, social structure, handicrafts, scientific knowledge, art, literature and other subjects, including the study of their characteristics in different historical periods of Ancient Egypt. The narrative is illustrated with maps and photographs.