A Guide to Ancient Egypt
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The Middle Kingdom Period: Ambition, Violence, and Loss
This chapter discusses the Middle Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt, exploring the ambition and conquests of the Egyptians, their use of violence, and the significant loss of mud brick architecture. It touches on topics such as the expansion of Egypt's military ambitions, powerful female pharaohs, and the construction of fortresses. It also highlights the decentralization of power and the influx of foreign invaders known as the Hic sauce during the second intermediate period.
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