Addressing Diversity: Inclusive Histories of Egyptology

REVIEW BY ANNA GARNETT Egyptology is constantly being redefined and reinterpreted to recognise more inclusive histories, helping to recentre traditional narratives. This fascinating volume brings together a range of international perspectives on these ‘supporting characters’ of Egyptology over the past two centuries. Someone considered a ‘giant’ in their area of research may not be perceived as such by someone outside that area of study, and vice versa. These types of hierarchies are still prevalent today in Egyptology: the editors question who is accepted in today’s Egyptological community, and who defines and polices that community, while acknowledging that, despite best ef