Taiba's struggle

Author's name: Naguib Mahfouz

The third novel in Mahfouz's historical trilogy, he takes ancient Egyptian history as a starting point to express the concerns of the Egyptians regarding the British occupation and their desire to resist it in defense of their freedom and national dignity. He sheds light on the struggle of the people of Thebes against the Hyksos in a dramatic framework full of emotions and events, within a framework that reflects the spirit of ancient Egyptian civilization and many details of life at that time. He also sheds light on King Ahmose and his leadership of his people in this epic struggle, highlighting his human and emotional side, as the leader sacrifices his love for the daughter of his Hyksos enemy, putting the interests of the people before his personal emotions, until the will of the Egyptians to be liberated from the yoke of occupation prevails.