ANCHIST 230

Egypt in Dynasties XI-XVII

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for ANCHIST 230.

Description

Covers the history of Egypt during one major phase of unification, the Middle Kingdom, as well as the First and Second Intermediate Periods. Topics analysed include the rise of imperialism in the south (Nubia), the importance of literature of propaganda as a social bond of loyalty, the conquest of the north by the Asiatic Hyksos and the new artistic style of
portraiture.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Tony Spalinger

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

ANCHIST 230: 15 points

Prerequisites

ANCHIST 100

Restrictions

ANCHIST 330