About the book: 2007 / Alexander Moret’s book is dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilization and its deep connection with the Nile. One of the remarkable features of the book is its close attention to the transformations in the consciousness of the Egyptians, which were caused by understanding the causes of troubles in their own state. The scientist talks about the mechanism of elite control in the Ancient Kingdom, why the Middle Kingdom collapsed and how the most powerful state of the Ancient World collapsed.