Ancient History Magazine 59 (pre-order)

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The First Intermediate Period of Egypt is often characterized as a dark age, a time of famine and war. Yet recently, this view has come under increasing scrutiny — the truth appears to be far more nuanced.

Theme: The First Intermediate Period

Juan Carlos Moreno García, 'A time of change and misunderstanding - The end of the Old Kingdom in Egypt'.

Ellen Morris, 'Remembering the First Intermediate Period - The best of times, the worst of times'.

Wojciech Ejsmond, A land divided - The competing kingdoms of Egypt'.

Dr Simone Petacchi, 'Ancient Nubia and the Kingdom of Kerma - A new power on Egypt's southern frontier'.

Marco Daniele, 'A tale of decline and renewal - Egyptian pyramids' changing faces'.

Features:

Jason Douglas Porter, 'Endemic and crucial - The role of slavery in democratic Athens'.

Henrik Mouritsen, 'A wild goose chase - Political parties in Republican Rome'.

Phil Wood, 'An infamous opportunist - The rise and fall of Sejanus'.

Anneka Rene, 'Helmets and crowns - Hellenistic Macedon's warrior queens'.

Lauren Morris, 'The kingdoms that connected Eurasia - Central Asia and long-distance exchange'.

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Located in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Karwansaray Publishers produces both books and magazines with a historical focus. Our four magazines - Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture & Conflict, Ancient History, and Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy - are released on a bi-monthly basis in both paper and digital formats.