Unwrapping the Pharaohs by John Ashton & David Down Here is a book which provides a compelling, rational, logical argument for revising the Egyptian Pharaoh chronology from its present tradtional format.  It also seeks to demonstrate how the new chronology fits with the Biblical record and in turn providing the proof we need not only for the Israeli sojourn in egypt but also for the Exodus. Slow in getting started, the authors build their argument slowly and legitimately avoiding the traps of the extreme position often taken by many fanatics in this field. They provide credible sources for their position and they do not take liberties, allowing for alternatives where the record isn't clear and provide clear thinking when disputing other arguments or positions.  The refuing of the traditional chronology is done with the same candor and open-mindedness one is expected to have when researching this area of study. The evidence is looked at honestly, with a clear head and no agenda orulterior motive is dected as the authors go through different positions and use the evidence to backup their point of view. Chapters 1 to 14 provide their best work and most compelling arguments as they seek to set the record straight.  Of course, most egyptologists will have a problem with their point of view as it tends to upset the generally accepted view of egypt's past.  But the authors point out that the generally accepted view has problems lining up with other ancient nation's timelines and history thus it must be concluded that there is a problem which needs to be fixed. Their work on identifying the Hyksos is good and they point out the scenario as they see it leaving the reader to make up their own minds as they read and see how the evidence can be put together.  There are those who will dismiss this work as another Bible thumping attempt to prove the Bible true but such arguments do not hold water as the focus is more on examining the evidence that is known in the archaeological world avoiding theoretical possibilities that have no hope of being proven true. The evidence as put together by the authors rings true and this book is a must read especially for those who are struggling to fit archaeological history to the Biblical accounts. We must be careful when listening to the secular scientific and archaeological commentary on the past and on the evidence.  Non-believers are deceived and do not recognize the truth and search for different answers that provide an alternative to the Bible. We have the evidence we need, it is how it is used that makes the difference.  Objectivity is the battle cry for the secular world yet true objectivity is basically impossible to achieve, what we need is honesty when looking at the past for honesty is a better guide than objectivity.  Without that character trait analysis of the past can be andoften is haphazard as it seeks to avoid the truth and tries to re-write history the way the researcher wants it.