Aidan Dodson is honorary full professor of Egyptology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, UK. He was also Simpson Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo in 2013 and Chair of the Egypt Exploration Society during 2011–16. Awarded his PhD by the University of Cambridge in 1995, he was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 2003. He is the author of some thirty books.

"A detailed reappraisal of one of the most complex periods of ancient Egyptian history. Drawing on his long-standing expertise in Egyptian royal history, Dodson presents a richly illustrated, clear and balanced synthesis that will appeal equally to scholars and the informed general reader." —Roger Forshaw, Ancient Egypt“Aidan Dodson skillfully gathers and presents the scattered evidence for Egypt's Libyan rulers, much of it little-known to the general reader, and succeeds in clarifying their lives and legacy.”—Campbell Price, University of Manchester“Fascinating. A detailed and thought-provoking examination of a very complicated period in the history of ancient Egypt, and a worthy addition to Dodson’s series on Egypt and its rulers throughout the ages.”—Eric H. Cline, The George Washington University“Aidan Dodson’s fascination with the Libyan Period shines through all the pages of this monograph, which is a welcome addition to the growing literature on this captivating epoch. Lavishly illustrated throughout, he gives a clear interpretation of current academic opinion relating to all aspects of the history, major players, and extant monuments of Egypt from the tenth to eighth centuries BC. Additionally, a final section contains an absorbing account of how different scholarly views on the Third Intermediate Period have evolved during the past two centuries.”—David Aston, Austrian Academy of Sciences“In The Libyan Pharaohs of Egypt, Aidan Dodson presents an illuminating overview of a fascinating but little-known chapter in ancient Egyptian history. Written in his usual engaging and accessible style, this book offers both scholars and general readers a compelling account of the lives, reigns, and lasting legacy of Egypt’s Libyan rulers. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully organized, it brings clarity to a complex and often misunderstood period.”—Troy L. Sagrilo, Swansea University

• PrefaceAbbreviations and conventionsIntroduction1. Post-imperial Egypt and the Advent of the Libyan Pharaohs 2. Heyday3. Disintegrations4. Eclipse5. Houses of Eternity6. Aftermath and Limbo 7. ResurrectionChronologyNotesBibliography Sources of ImagesIndex

Aidan Dodson is honorary full professor of Egyptology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, UK. He was also Simpson Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo in 2013 and Chair of the Egypt Exploration Society during 2011–16. Awarded his PhD by the University of Cambridge in 1995, he was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 2003. He is the author of some thirty books.

"A detailed reappraisal of one of the most complex periods of ancient Egyptian history. Drawing on his long-standing expertise in Egyptian royal history, Dodson presents a richly illustrated, clear and balanced synthesis that will appeal equally to scholars and the informed general reader." —Roger Forshaw, Ancient Egypt“Aidan Dodson skillfully gathers and presents the scattered evidence for Egypt's Libyan rulers, much of it little-known to the general reader, and succeeds in clarifying their lives and legacy.”—Campbell Price, University of Manchester“Fascinating. A detailed and thought-provoking examination of a very complicated period in the history of ancient Egypt, and a worthy addition to Dodson’s series on Egypt and its rulers throughout the ages.”—Eric H. Cline, The George Washington University“Aidan Dodson’s fascination with the Libyan Period shines through all the pages of this monograph, which is a welcome addition to the growing literature on this captivating epoch. Lavishly illustrated throughout, he gives a clear interpretation of current academic opinion relating to all aspects of the history, major players, and extant monuments of Egypt from the tenth to eighth centuries BC. Additionally, a final section contains an absorbing account of how different scholarly views on the Third Intermediate Period have evolved during the past two centuries.”—David Aston, Austrian Academy of Sciences“In The Libyan Pharaohs of Egypt, Aidan Dodson presents an illuminating overview of a fascinating but little-known chapter in ancient Egyptian history. Written in his usual engaging and accessible style, this book offers both scholars and general readers a compelling account of the lives, reigns, and lasting legacy of Egypt’s Libyan rulers. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully organized, it brings clarity to a complex and often misunderstood period.”—Troy L. Sagrilo, Swansea University

• PrefaceAbbreviations and conventionsIntroduction1. Post-imperial Egypt and the Advent of the Libyan Pharaohs 2. Heyday3. Disintegrations4. Eclipse5. Houses of Eternity6. Aftermath and Limbo 7. ResurrectionChronologyNotesBibliography Sources of ImagesIndex