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Collapse and Rebirth follows Egypt through one of the most dramatic turning points in its ancient history: the fall of the Old Kingdom, the turmoil of the First Intermediate Period, and the extraordinary recovery that gave birth to the Middle Kingdom. After the age of the pyramids, Egypt entered a world of famine, weakened kingship, powerful provincial governors, rival dynasties, and political anxiety. Yet from this fragmentation came renewal. The rise of Thebes, the victory of Mentuhotep II, and the restoration of royal authority reshaped Egyptian civilization with new strength, deeper religious expression, powerful literature, frontier fortresses, and a more mature vision of kingship. This volume reveals how Egypt survived collapse, transformed crisis into wisdom, and emerged reborn along the Nile.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 56 mins
Narrated bySantiago Machain
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 21, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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