One of six in a series, this is an excellent introduction to ancient Egypt, Kush, and Aksum, three ancient African kingdoms. The book is based on historical and archaeological evidence, but author Kenny Mann also includes summaries of the myths and legends of these three kingdoms, showing how they relate to the history we know. The book is written in clear, clean prose, and amply illustrated with maps and photographs of monuments, hieroglyphics, contemporary drawings, and statuary. Other volumes in the series cover the Western Sudan, the Guinea Coast, West Central Africa, Southern Africa, and East Africa.