Living Ancient Egyypt: Books of Genuine Information and Best Fiction
Explore the best books on Ancient Egypt, from genuine historical accounts to captivating fiction. Discover must-reads for history buffs and novel lovers alike.
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Ancient Egypt
by David P. Silverman
In "Ancient Egypt, " eminent Egyptologist Silverman and a team of leading scholars explore the cultural wealth of this civilization in a series of intriguing …
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Red Land, Black Land
by Barbara Mertz
A fascinating, erudite, and witty glimpse of the human side of ancient Egypt—this acclaimed classic work is now revised and updated for a new generation …
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Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs
by Barbara Mertz
An eye-opening, edifying, and endlessly entertaining tour through an astonishing bygone world—the acclaimed classic history of ancient Egypt, now newly revised and updated Writing as …
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The Realm of the Pharaohs
by Zahi A. Hawass
In this superbly illustrated volume, distinguished Egyptologist Zahi Hawass guides readers through the architectural landscape of ancient Egypt, from the houses and palaces of the …
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. Now, with this deluxe edition, …
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The Horus Road
by Pauline Gedge
In the last volume of the trilogy, the youngest son of Sequenenra Tao assumes command of the natives armies to avenge the deaths of his …
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Judgement of the Pharaoh
by Joyce A. Tyldesley
In the popular imagination Ancient Egypt is seen as an idyllic place where, for 300 years, wise Pharaohs governed a peaceful and plentiful kingdom. Historians, …
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Osiris
by Bojana Mojsov
Bojana Mojsov tells the story of the cult of Osiris from beginning to end, sketching its development throughout 3,000 years of Egyptian history. Draws together …
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Hatchepsut
by Joyce Tyldesley
Queen - or, as she would prefer to be remembered King - Hatchepsut was an astonishing woman. Brilliantly defying tradition she became the female embodiment …
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The Mask of Ra
by P. C. Doherty
When Pharaoh Tuthmosis II falls dead before the sun god, Amun-Ra, his widow and the Chief Judge must find a killer covering his tracks with …
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A Face Turned Backward
by Lauren Haney
The many and mighty deities of Egypt must be given their due. All commerce is conducted under the watchful eyes of the functionaries of the …
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Warrior Pharaoh
by Richard Gabriel
Warrior Pharaoh is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of the life and deeds of Pharaoh Thutmose II (1480–1426 B.C.) of Egypt, …
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Chronicle of a Pharaoh
by Joann Fletcher
Taking an eye-opening new approach to Egyptian history, Chronicle of a Pharaoh presents a unique and intimate portrait of Amenhotep III, the man and self-proclaimed …
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Ancient Egypt
by Carl Nicholas Reeves
Reveals the history of ancient Egypt through the great archaeological discoveries, from the pre-dynastic period to the Graeco-Roman era.
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The Royal Tombs of Egypt
by Zahi A. Hawass
The Valley of the Kings is famous throughout the world as the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs. Many of the royal tombs …
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Egyptian Mythology
by Geraldine Pinch
Spanning ancient Egyptian culture--from 3200 BC to AD 400--Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on the nature of myths and …
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Akhenaten
by Nicholas Reeves
A lavishly illustrated portrait of ancient Egypt's heretic pharaoh sheds new light on the turbulent events of Akhenaten's reign; his efforts to impose upon his …
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Nefertiti
by Joyce A. Tyldesley
A biography of Queen Nefertiti, who ruled ancient Egypt during the 14th century B.C.
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Chronicle of the Queens of Egypt
by Joyce Tyldesley
The definitive book that recounts the full history of the colorful queens of Egypt. This fascinating saga spans 3,000 years of Egyptian queenship from Early …
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Amenhotep, Son of Hapu
by Blake A. Willey
One of the most realistic, fictional accounts of ancient Egyptian life ever penned, Scribes Ascent is the first novel in the Amenhotep, Son of Hapu: …
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The Twelfth Transforming
by Pauline Gedge
The reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton is troubled by a struggle for power involving the pharaoh's proud mother, his uncle, the leader of Egypt's army, and …
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Nefertiti
by Nick Drake
She is Nefertiti—beautiful and revered. With her husband, Akhenaten, she rules over Egypt, the most affluent, formidable, sophisticated empire in the ancient world. But an …
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I Found Out I'm Dying
by R Sporty King
Discusses life in ancient Egypt, with an overview and timeline of the years between 3050 and 30 B.C., and looks at agriculture, belief systems, art, …
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The Year of the Cobra
by P. C. Doherty
At the end of THE SEASON OF THE HYAENA, the previous book in this trilogy, Mahu had just been recalled to court because the young …
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Akhenaten and Tutankhamun
by David P. Silverman
The Amarna Period, named after the site of an innovative capital city that was the center of the new religion, included the reigns of heretic …
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Amarna Sunset
by Aidan Dodson
This new study, drawing on the latest research, tells the story of the decline and fall of the pharaoh Akhenaten's religious revolution in the fourteenth …
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The Mysterious Death of Tutankhamun
by P. C. Doherty
Based on the original two-part Discovery Channel program, this fascinating book delves deeply into the mysteries surrounding the death of King Tutankhamun, the boy-king who …
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The Complete Tutankhamun
by Nicholas Reeves
The tomb of Tutankhamun, with its treasures, has exerted a hold over the popular imagination ever since its discovery in 1922. This book is a …
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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
by Ian Shaw
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt describes the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their …
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Year of the Hyenas
by Brad Geagley
In this evocative murder mystery set in ancient Egypt, an empire's sumptuous glory and intrigue blend seamlessly with timeless themes of greed, ambition, and crimes …
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Religion in Ancient Egypt
by John Baines
Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.
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Ramesses
by Joyce Tyldesley
Everyone has heard of Ramesses the Great - but what is the truth behind the legend? Joyce Tyldesley's lively book explores the life and times …
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Scroll of Saqqara
by Pauline Gedge
Prince Khaemwaset is a powerful man. The son of Ramses II and a revered physician, his wisdom is respected throughout Egypt. But Khaemwaset harbours a …
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He Shall Thunder in the Sky:
by Elizabeth Peters
Intrepid archaeologist/sleuth Amelia Peabody and her family, back in Egypt in 1914 for another season of archaeological excavation, become caught up in the political turmoil …