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The Hyksos Period in Egypt (Shire Egyptology)

The Hyksos Period in Egypt (Shire Egyptology)
By Charlotte Booth

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The Hyksos were a foreign dynasty, which dominated Egypt from their capital in the Nile delta during the politically unstable Second Intermediate Period (1782-1570 BC). Portrayed by Egyptian propaganda a satheist barbarians, they were in fact a valuable part of Egyptian civilisations, and it is clear from Egyptian archaeological examination of the remains of the capital that their kings maintained relations with many foreign nations and constructed monumental buildings, using a combination of Egyptian and Canaanite styles. This book explores the religion, politics and customs of the Hyksos and provides a clear and concise overview of this short but controversial period of Egyptian history.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #281694 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-10-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 56 pages

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About the Author
Charlotte Booth graduated with a BA with Honours and an MA in Egyptian Archaeology from University College London. For her undergraduate research she concentrated on the Hyksos period in Egyptian and for her postgraduate research expanded on this, with a study of artistic representations than on archaeological remains. She has taught Egyptology in adult education in the south-eastern region of England, and she has taken studen groups to Egypt for in-depth tours of the more unusual Egyptian monuments.

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I have been to Egypt, the first time was in 1993, and I made my mind up that I'd like to study Egyptology.

Now in my second year of studying Egyptology, one of the periods I studying this year also involve the Hyksos who the Egyptians classed as atheist barbarians. Although it wasn't one of the study books I had to read I decided to purchase it. This provides an excellent overview of a period. I found this book informative, interesting and enjoyable to read.

Whether you are studying Egyptology or just want a little more knowledge then Shire Publications are all great books. Have a look at the rest of my reviews, you'll find number of Shire books mentioned.

It makes an excellent edition to my little Egyptian library, which now stands at nearly 1000 books on this subject. :-)