The ancient Egyptians had very definite views about their neighbours, some positive, some negative. As one would expect, Egyptian perceptions of 'the other' wer

Manetho's obscure reference to a race of invaders has been a constant source of debate and controversy. This book assesses the rise to power of the Hyksos, expl

*Includes pictures *Includes Ancient Egyptian accounts of the era *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Africa may have given rise t

For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. This book examines the evidence for the cu

The chapters of Middle Kingdom Palace Culture and Its Echoes in the Provinces discuss the degree of influence that provincial developments played in reshaping t