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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...

  • Contemporary Egyptby Charles Tripp

    Routledge 1993; US$ 204.00

    New expert essays on the social and political forces and personalities that have shaped modern Egypt - and the economic, political and diplomatic dilemmas facing the country. more...

  • Cleopatrasby John Whitehorne

    Routledge 1994; US$ 39.95

    Traces 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$ 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...

  • Pyramid Builders of Ancient Egyptby Rosalie David

    Routledge 1997; US$ 46.95

    In Dr David's study, the builders of the pyramids are revealed as simple people with ordinary preoccupations: who worried about their families, grumbled about working conditions - and even planned a strike to improve them. 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...

  • Egypt 1945-1990by Derek Hopwood

    Routledge 1991; US$ 63.00

    Updated edition of a successful introductory textbook - topics covered include the ideologies of Nasser and Sadat; economic problems; the role of Islam; Egyptian culture and literature. 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...

  • British Defense of Egyptby Steve Morewood

    Frank Cass 2002; US$ 188.00

    This book offers a comprehensive and challenging analysis of the British defence of Egypt, primarily against fascist Italy, in the critical lead-up period to the Second World War. 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...