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  • The Civilization Of Ancient Egyptby Paul Johnson

    HarperCollins 2012; US$ 19.99

    A leading historian and bestselling author re-creates the growth, decline, and legacy of 3,000 Years of Egyptian civilization with an authoritative text splendidly illustrated with 150 illustrations in full color. Ancient Egypt, with its legacy of pyramids, pharaohs and sphinxes, is a land of power and mystery to the modern world. In The Civilization of Ancient Egypt Paul Johnson explores the growth and decline of a culture that survived for 3,000 years and maintained a purity of style that rivals all others. Johnson's study looks in detail at the state, religion, culture and geographical setting and how they combined in this unusually enduring civilization. From the beginning of Egyptian culture to the rediscovery of the pharaohs,... more...

  • Early Dynastic Egyptby Toby A. H. Wilkinson

    Routledge 1999; US$ 41.95

    This 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...

  • Conspiracies in the Egyptian Palaceby Naguib Kanawati

    Routledge 2002; US$ 44.95

    This original study examines the claims for sensational intrigues in the 6th century Egyptian palace, culminating in the possible assassination of King Teti by his own bodyguards. more...

  • Wretched Kushby Stuart Tyson Smith

    Routledge 2003; US$ 41.95

    Professor Smith uses the tools of anthropology to examine the ancient Egyptian construction of ethnic identities with its stark contrast between civilized Egyptians and barbaric foreigners - those who made up the 'Wretched Kush' of the title more...

  • Egypt's Makingby Michael Rice

    Routledge 2003; US$ 39.95

    Michael Rice's bold and original work evokes the fascination and wonder of the most ancient period of Egypt's history. Egypt's Making is a scholarly yet readable and imaginative approach to this compelling ancient civilization. more...

  • Egypt's Legacyby Michael Rice

    Routledge 2003; US$ 41.95

    In Egypt's Legacy , Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian Civilization. He draws on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of the West. more...

  • Egyptiansby Robert Morkot

    Routledge 2005; US$ 36.95

    An introduction to ancient Egyptian civilisation, its origins, history and culture. The book examines notions of race and colour, the achievements in the fields of science and architecture and the controversial issue of the 'legacy' of Egypt more...

  • Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egyptby Rosalie David; Anthony E. David

    Routledge 1991; US$ 120.00

    Important historical and cultural figures, as well as some less well-known individuals in Egypt's long history are incorporated in this scholarly work of reference. more...

  • The Wisdom Of Ancient Egyptby Professor Peter Ucko

    UCL Press 2003; US$ 90.00

    This text examines the sources of evidence about Ancient Egypt available to scholars, and the changing visions of Egypt and of Egypt's role in human history that they produced. The book's scope extends from the Classical world to early modern Europe. more...

  • Mysterious Landsby Professor Peter Ucko

    UCL Press 2003; US$ 90.00

    This volume covers two kinds of encounters: those which actually occurred between Egypt and specific foreign lands, and those the Egyptians created by inventing imaginary lands to meet their religious, emotional and intellectual needs. more...