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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt Oxford University Press Released: 2004-02-19 Paperback (552 pages) List Price: $19.95* Lowest New Price: $11.00* Lowest Used Price: $4.99* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Oxford University Press Product Description: The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700,000 BC to AD 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable historical information. It investigates such subjects as 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. The authors--an international team of experts working at the cutting edge of their particular fields--outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called 'intermediate periods' which were previously regarded as 'dark ages' and are only now beginning to be better understood. They also examine cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. Addressing the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colorful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is certain to enrich our understanding of this endlessly intriguing civilization. "Brimming with...intriguing facts...also provides a first-rate overview of le progr�s Egyptien--from the period when Homo erectus first stalked the land right up to Octavian's triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC."--The Times (London) (on the previous edition)

A History of Egypt: From Earliest Times to the Present By Jason Thompson Thompson, Jason Released: 2009-12-01 Paperback (432 pages) List Price: $18.00* Lowest New Price: $12.28* Lowest Used Price: $3.65* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Product Description: In A History of Egypt, Jason Thompson has written the first one-volume work to encompass all 5,000 years of Egyptian history, highlighting the surprisingly strong connections between the ancient land of the Pharaohs and the modern-day Arab nation.  No country's past can match Egypt's in antiquity, richness, and variety. However, it is rarely presented as a comprehensive panorama because scholars tend to divide it into distinct eras—prehistoric, pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, medieval Islamic, Ottoman, and modern—that are not often studied in relation to one another. In this daringly ambitious project, drawing on the most current scholarship as well as his own research, Thompson makes the case that few if any other countries have as many threads of continuity running through their entire historical experience. With its unprecedented scope and lively and readable style, A History of Egypt offers students, travelers, and general readers alike an engaging narrative of the extraordinarily long course of human history by the Nile.

Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated History By Lorna Oakes Lorenz Books Released: 2018-10-02 Hardcover (512 pages) List Price: $35.00* Lowest New Price: $23.73* Lowest Used Price: $18.00* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Product Description: The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries – and this authoritative volume offers further intriguing insights. It delves into the tombs, devoting chapters to the most famous burial sites: Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings, where the resting place of the boy-king Tutankhamun was discovered. The book also describes Egypt’s temples, religions and myths, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs, such as Ramesses II, to elaborate funerary rituals, offerings and superstitions.With maps, chronologies and artwork supplementing more than 750 photographs, this book captures the essence of an enduring epoch.

Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt By Geraldine Pinch Oxford University Press Released: 2004-04-08 Paperback (272 pages) List Price: $19.95* Lowest New Price: $12.51* Lowest Used Price: $6.75* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Oxford University Press USA Product Description: From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian Myth. Spanning Ancient Egyptian culture--from 3200 BC to AD 400--Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on its often misunderstood belief system. She discusses the nature of myths and the history of Egypt, from the predynastic to the postpharaonic period. She explains how Egyptian culture developed around the flooding of the Nile, or the "inundation," a phenomenon on which the whole welfare of the country depended, and how aspects of the inundation were personified as deities. She explains that the usually cloudless skies made for a preoccupation with the stars and planets. Indeed, much early Egyptian mythology may have developed to explain the movement of these celestial bodies. She provides a timeline covering the seven stages in the mythical history of Egypt and outlining the major events of each stage, such as the reign of the sun God. A substantial A to Z section covers the principal themes and concepts of Egyptian mythology as well as the most important deities, demons, and other characters. For anyone who wants to know about Anubis, the terrifying canine god who presided over the mummification of bodies and guarded burials, or Hathor, the golden goddess who helped women to give birth and the dead to be reborn, or an explanation of the nun, the primeval ocean from which all life came, Egyptian Mythology is the place to look.

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt By Toby Wilkinson Random House Trade Released: 2013-01-08 Paperback (656 pages) List Price: $24.00* Lowest New Price: $15.80* Lowest Used Price: $9.42* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Random House Trade Product Description: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt’s complex evolution over the course of three millenniums.”—Los Angeles Times   NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly   In this landmark volume, one of the world’s most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Drawing upon forty years of archaeological research, award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson takes us inside a tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Here are the legendary leaders: Akhenaten, the “heretic king,” who with his wife Nefertiti brought about a revolution with a bold new religion; Tutankhamun, whose dazzling tomb would remain hidden for three millennia; and eleven pharaohs called Ramesses, the last of whom presided over the militarism, lawlessness, and corruption that caused a political and societal decline. Filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt is a riveting and revelatory work of wild drama, bold spectacle, unforgettable characters, and sweeping history.   “With a literary flair and a sense for a story well told, Mr. Wilkinson offers a highly readable, factually up-to-date account.”—The Wall Street Journal   “[Wilkinson] writes with considerable verve. . . . [He] is nimble at conveying the sumptuous pageantry and cultural sophistication of pharaonic Egypt.”—The New York Times

A History of Ancient Egypt: From the First Farmers to the Great Pyramid By John Romer Thomas Dunne Books Released: 2013-08-20 Hardcover (512 pages) List Price: $39.99* Lowest New Price: $20.77* Lowest Used Price: $9.35* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Thomas Dunne Books Product Description: The ancient world comes to life in the first volume in a two book series on the history of Egypt, spanning the first farmers to the construction of the pyramids. Famed archaeologist John Romer draws on a lifetime of research to tell one history's greatest stories; how, over more than a thousand years, a society of farmers created a rich, vivid world where one of the most astounding of all human-made landmarks, the Great Pyramid, was built. Immersing the reader in the Egypt of the past, Romer examines and challenges the long-held theories about what archaeological finds mean and what stories they tell about how the Egyptians lived. More than just an account of one of the most fascinating periods of history, this engrossing book asks readers to take a step back and question what they've learned about Egypt in the past. Fans of Stacy Schiff's Cleopatra and history buffs will be captivated by this re-telling of Egyptian history, written by one of the top Egyptologists in the world.

The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day – The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Fill-Color Images (History ... Mythology Books, History of Ancient Egypt) Chronicle Books Released: 2015-01-20 Paperback (192 pages) List Price: $35.00* Lowest New Price: $21.49* Lowest Used Price: $23.84* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here The Egyptian Book of the Dead The Book of Going Forth by Day The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Full Color Images Product Description: For the first time in 3,300 years, The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day: The Papyrus of Ani is showcased in its entirety in seventy four magnificent color pages. Maybe the most stunning presentation of this book in 3300 years: Upon death, it was the practice for some Egyptians to produce a papyrus manuscript called the Book of Going Forth by Day or the Book of the Dead. A Book of the Dead included declarations and spells to help the deceased in the afterlife. The Papyrus of Ani is the manuscript compiled for Ani, the royal scribe of Thebes. Written and illustrated almost 3,300 years ago, The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations. It is the most beautiful, best preserved, and complete example of ancient Egyptian philosophical and religious thought known to exist. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an integral part of the world's spiritual heritage. It is an artistic rendering of the mysteries of life and death. For the first time since its creation, this ancient papyrus is now available in full color with an integrated English translation directly below each image. This twentieth anniversary edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead has been revised and expanded to include: Significant improvements to the display of the images of the Papyrus. A survey of the continuing importance of ancient Egypt in modern culture. A detailed history of Egyptian translation and philology since the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799. And, a state of the art Annotated Bibliography and Study Guide for Ancient Egyptian studies. As the third revised edition, the entire corpus of this critical work is given its most accessible and lavish presentation ever. Includes a detailed history of Egyptian scholarship, an annotated bibliography and study guide, and several improvements to the color plates. Makes an excellent gift for people interested in world history and ancient religions.

1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt By Nancy Honovich National Geographic Children's Books Released: 2019-02-12 Hardcover (96 pages) List Price: $14.99* Lowest New Price: $10.77* Lowest Used Price: $7.95* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt, and this colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts. From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to know about this ancient civilization. Unearth ancient hieroglyphs and their meanings; find out what was in King Tut's tomb; and get insights about the science of mummification. Learn about ancient Egyptian gods and famous pharaohs, and follow Egypt's battles for power in the world. After this deep dive into Egyptology, you'll be able to dazzle your friends and family with your newfound knowledge.

Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals (National Geographic Kids) By Donna Jo Napoli National Geographic Society Released: 2013-10-22 Hardcover (192 pages) List Price: $24.95* Lowest New Price: $9.41* Lowest Used Price: $3.58* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here National Geographic Society Product Description: The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star. And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life.  The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace.

Egyptian Art: 16 Art Stickers (Dover Art Stickers) Dover Publications Released: 2001-01-10 Paperback (4 pages) List Price: $1.99* Lowest New Price: $1.99* Lowest Used Price: $1.95* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 18:42 Pacific 6 Feb 2020 More Info) Click Here Product Description: From the mysterious land of the pharaohs comes the inspiration for this magnificent collection of fine art stickers. Sixteen authentic images, all adapted from elaborate artworks found in the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt, depict female musicians, priests officiating at a funeral, a portrait of a high-born lady, as well as paintings from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari; the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens; the Tomb of Ramses III in Thebes; and many others. Ideal for adding an eye-catching, decorative touch to almost any flat surface, these attractive stickers will also appeal to lovers of all things Egyptian.