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The Ancient Egyptians For Dummiesby Charlotte Booth
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2011; US$ 19.99Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you’ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more. more...
The Murder of King Tutby James Patterson; Martin Dugard
Grand Central Publishing 2009; US$ 7.99A secret buried for centuries Thrust onto Egypt's most powerful throne at the age of nine, King Tut's reign was fiercely debated from the outset. Behind the palace's veil of prosperity, bitter rivalries and jealousy flourished among the Boy King's most trusted advisors, and after only nine years, King Tut suddenly perished, his name purged from Egyptian history. To this day, his death remains shrouded in controversy. The keys to an unsolved mystery Enchanted by the ruler's tragic story and hoping to unlock the answers to the 3,000 year-old mystery, Howard Carter made it his life's mission to uncover the pharaoh's hidden tomb. He began his search in 1907, but encountered countless setbacks and dead-ends before he finally, uncovered the... more...
Cleopatraby Duane W. Roller
Oxford University Press, USA 2010; US$ 22.00Few personalities from classical antiquity are more famous--yet more poorly understood--than Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt. In the centuries since her death in 30 BC, she has been endlessly portrayed in the arts and popular culture, from Shakespearean tragedy to paintings, opera, and movies. Despite the queen's enduring celebrity, however, many have dismissed her as a mere seductress. In this major new biography, Duane Roller reveals that Cleopatra was in fact a learned and visionary leader whose overarching goal was always the preservation of her dynasty and kingdom. Roller's authoritative account is the first to be based solely on primary materials from the Greco-Roman period: literary sources, Egyptian documents (Cleopatra's... more...
The Oxford History of Ancient Egyptby Ian Shaw
OUP Oxford 2000; US$ 17.95The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt from the stone age to the Roman conquest. The story of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans makes for fascinating reading, with subjects ranging from the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature in the ancient world.An international team of experts in the field address the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colourful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, such as the revelation that Scotland Yard possesses a print taken from... more...
Soaring Stonesby Daniel Cray; Maureen Clemmons
Delcominy Creations, LLC 2011; US$ 2.99The story of a backyard scientist who uses kites to lift sixteen-ton stones, and her struggle to convince Egyptologists that the same method might have played a role in constructing ancient pyramids. more...
Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddessesby George Hart
Routledge 1986; US$ 27.95A comprehensive handbook to be valued by students and general readers, presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery of Egyptian mythology. more...
Soldier and Society in Roman Egyptby Richard Alston
Routledge 1995; US$ 44.95Provides a radical reassessment of the Roman army's relations with local communities. The unsuspected scale of the army's integration into local life offers a new insight into Roman rule in Egypt and Roman imperialism more generally. more...
Who's Who in Ancient Egyptby Michael Rice
Routledge 2001; US$ 21.95In this compelling guide, renowned author and scholar Michael Rice introduces us to the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt, allowing us to encounter their world through their own eyes. more...
Cleopatrasby John Whitehorne
Routledge 1994; US$ 135.00Traces the turbulent lives of the famous Cleopatra's historically important namesakes, and considers the growing political significance of royal women in the last three centuries B.C. more...
Early Dynastic Egyptby Toby A. H. Wilkinson
Routledge 1999; US$ 140.00This book is the most comprehensive treatment of Early Dynastic Egypt to date, and breaks new ground by tackling such topics as administration and religion. Accessible to the general reader and student alike. more...