Larielia t1_j5w6q2k wrote on January 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

What are some good books about ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom or any of the Intermediate Periods?

Stalins_Moustachio t1_j5x6qzx wrote on January 26, 2023 at 4:18 AM

Hey there! Although not period specific, I really liked Joanne Fletcher's "The Story of Egypt."

Oh, forgot to note "Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom" by Adela Oppenheim. Fantastic book!

I second this. The Met publications are almost uniformly excellent, and their volume on the MK is an up-to-date and beautifully illustrated overview.

The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology and Society by Wolfram Grajetzki and Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Kasia Szpakowska are also well worth a read. The latter focuses on the well-documented Middle Kingdom pyramid town of Lahun.