Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the Nile

Great book by many experts on ancient Nubia. Really helps bring alive a very mysterious culture that rival ancient Egypt (their empire was the largest of the ancient empires and included all of Egypt in the 25th dynasty). This book covers the time period from about 10,000 BCE to through the collapse of the Meroitic empire just before the Arab conquest of Byzantine Egypt. Charts and diagrams make everything clear along with amazing photographs of Sudan and Southern Egypt. Bought it for a course I was taking, but it is a must for anyone interested in ancient Egypt's rival in Africa.

As others have pointed out, the photos are stunning and very helpful in understanding ancient Nubia. The book also is scholarly yet accessible. I just love it. There's enough depth to help me understand the complexities of the Nubian culture(s), but also to understand the need for continuing research. I'm very glad I bought this book!

The information is written in a form that is easy to understand by non-historians, and highlights a chapter in world history that has been overlooked for far too long. The contributions of ancient Nubia to all aspects of mankind's development is finally being done justice. As a professional photographer having spent three weeks in Egypt in 2011shotting over 2,500 pictures, the quality of the photography by Chester Higgins Jr. is exceptional, and is exemplary of his work throughout a long , and illustrious career.

Great scholarly work. These pics dont do it justice. Buy this if youre into studying ancient history. Will update this review when im done with the book.

This book offers fascinating explorations and explanations of the Nubian cultures. The fantastic photos by Chester Higgins make it so very real and understandable. The book makes it clear that there is always more to learn!

Love this book. The photos by Chester Higgins are amazing!

This book is beautiful and scholarly at the same time. It has articles with the best and brightest in the field but also is written in a style easily accessible to the general public BRAVO

I'm a Nubianist, and this is definitely one of my favorite historical books. Great, informative read about my people.

El libro es de gran formato, bien ilustrado, y buena presentación. Lo mejor que tiene es el texto, redactado por especialistas de forma concisa pero ajustada a la realidad, relatando los hechos y lugares históricos de Nubia de manera comprensible y didáctica. Merece la pena adquirirlo.

This is a beautiful coffee table book full of wonderful photos, but also with many informative essays by the experts in the field.

Great book.

Glorious publication. Much needed on the subject of Nubia, often missed.

Lovely book