New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

Name: New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
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by Captivating History Book 6 in the Ancient Egyptian History series.

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New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt covers the period when Egypt became an imperial power after the expulsion of the Hyksos. It follows the Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth Dynasties, including rulers such as Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II, and examines campaigns in Nubia and the Near East. The book also explores royal religion, monumental building, diplomacy and the pressures that eventually weakened New Kingdom power.

The period is defined by Egypt’s sustained engagement beyond the Nile Valley. Tribute, garrisons, diplomatic marriages and campaigns connect the court with Nubia, the Levant and rival great powers, while temple wealth increases the political importance of major priesthoods. The eventual contraction of imperial reach is therefore presented as part of a broader shift in resources, succession and regional power.