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1	The Egyptian Book of the Dead more books like this by Professor E A Wallis Budge (Translator) add to wishlist The collections of charms, formulas, hymns and spells designed to accompany the dead of Ancient Egypt on their journey to the afterlife have always exerted a powerful fascination on modern generations. Written on papyrus, inscribed on the walls of tombs and sarcophagi, or engraved on amulets, these texts with their vignette illustrations give us ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.23! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Message of the Sphinx: A Quest for the Hidden Legacy of Mankind more books like this by Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval add to wishlist The authors posit that the Sphinx and the other monuments of the necropolis at Giza are actually an analog of the constellations as they appeared in the year 10,500 B.C.E., thus making these structures three times as old as they are commonly believed to be. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy more books like this by George G James add to wishlist An attempt to show that the true authors of Greek Philosophy were not the Greeks, but the peoples of Egypt see all copies from $4.14! new only from $8.00! \| first editions
4	The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Ian Shaw, PH.D. (Editor) add to wishlist The essays and illustrations in this history portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their incorporation into the Roman Empire, covering the period from around 7000 BCE to 311. The authors outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $12.47! \| first editions
5	Temples, Tombs & Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Barbara Mertz add to wishlist The classic history of ancient Egypt--now back in print and fully revised and updated--is filled with archaeological reporting, fascinating gossip, and provocative historical speculation. Color and b&w photos throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Ages in Chaos more books like this by Immanuel Velikovsky add to wishlist see all copies from $22.50! new only from $52.53! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Ancient Egypt more books like this by David P Silverman add to wishlist A fabulous collaboration of images and text encompassing all areas of Egypt's rich culture With a wonderful marriage of text and stunning design, Ancient Egypt takes us on a captivating journey exploring all the key themes of this extraordinary culture including the history, the religion, the art and the science as well as the myths and legends. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.60! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt, the Penguin more books like this by Bill Manley add to wishlist From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the founding of Memphis around 5000 BC, through the territorial expansion and flourishing trade of ... see all copies from $4.28! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
9	Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times more books like this by Donald B Redford add to wishlist Covering the time span from the Palaeolithic period to the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, Egyptologist Donald Redford explores 3000 years of uninterrupted contact between Egypt and Western Asia across the Sinai land-bridge. He presents a sweeping narrative of the love-hate relationship between the peoples of ancient Israel/Palestine and Egypt ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	An Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary, Vol. 1 more books like this by Professor E A Wallis Budge add to wishlist Volume 1 of the monumental work containing about 25,000 words or terms that occur in texts ranging from 3000 B.C. to 600 A.D. Each entry consists of a transliteration of the word, the word in hieroglyphs, and the meaning in English. Indispensable to serious student. see all copies from $8.75! new only from $13.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11	The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs more books like this by Timothy Freke, Peter Gandy add to wishlist Credited to Hermes, an Egyptian sage who lived around 3000 BC, "The Hermetica" is the foundation of the western mystery tradition. This text contains historical background information and a selection of Hermes' writings. see all copies from $2.07! new only from $5.19! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt more books like this by Barbara Mertz add to wishlist In this classic work, now revised for a new generation, Mertz gives readers a fascinating, erudite, and witty glimpse of the human side of ancient Egypt. 16-page color photo insert and b&w photos throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Who Was King Tut? more books like this by Roberta Edwards, True Kelley (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition Sponsored by National Geographic more books like this by Zahi A Hawass, Zahi A Hawas, Kenneth Garrett (Photographer) add to wishlist The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun - the most spectacular royal tomb ever found - is one of the most famous events in the history of archaeology. The treasures of this tomb surpass all others and the 50 Tutankhamun artifacts featured in this book illustrate many uses of gold and other precious materials in ancient Egypt, providing us with a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
15 view cover	Reading Egyptian Art: A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture more books like this by Richard H Wilkinson add to wishlist The legacy of Egyptian art, from colossal statues to finely wrought jewellery and minuscule charms, can appear deceptively simple. Without knowledge of the hieroglyphic images incorporated in the art, much remains obscure. Here is an introduction to the symbolic language of hieroglyphs: a directory of the one hundred signs used most often in ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $13.68! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt: Revised Edition more books like this by William Stevenson Smith, Professor William Kelley Simpson (Revised by) add to wishlist In this book, Ancient Egyptian monuments, their decorations, and other works of art are reproduced. The tombs at Thebes, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the palaces of Akhenaten and Amenhotep II are shown. Also presented are portraits depicting kings and queens and their civil servants. see all copies from $21.95! new only from $46.74!
17 view cover	Egypt: Land of the Pharaohs more books like this by Time-Life Books, Dale Brown (Editor) add to wishlist Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Who Killed King Tut?: Using Modern Forensics to Solve a 3,300-Year-Old Mystery more books like this by Michael R King, Gregory M Cooper, Don DeNevi add to wishlist The greatest archaeological find of the 20th century, and perhaps of all time, was the discovery in 1922 of the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Untouched for 3400 years, the ancient tomb, filled with spectacular treasures, raised many questions about the legendary reign of this boy king. Recently, Tut has been in the news again. Not only ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Egyptian Magic more books like this by Professor E A Wallis Budge add to wishlist Although a belief in magic predated a belief in God in ancient Egypt, study of the religious texts has revealed that for the Egyptians, religion and magic were inseparable. Throughout their development into one of the most highly intellectual peoples, the Egyptians had a widespread belief in spells, magical names, amuletes and enchantments that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Egypt and the Egyptians more books like this by Douglas J Brewer, Emily Teeter add to wishlist Surveying more than three thousand years of Egyptian civilization, Egypt and the Egyptians offers a comprehensive introduction to this most rich and complex of early societies. From high politics to the concerns of everyday Egyptians, the book explores every aspect of Egyptian culture and society, including religion, language, art, architecture, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.90! \| SVS
21 view cover	Ancient Egypt more books like this by George Hart add to wishlist Part of a series, this visual guide to Ancient Rome gives an insight into the lives of the people that lived in ancient Rome. Every aspect of Roman life is covered, from the cooking utensils they used and the food that they ate, to the instruments they used to cleanse and beautify themselves. A model of the Colosseum shows where the Romans watched ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Ancient Mediterranean World: From the Stone Age to A.D. 600 more books like this by Robin W Winks, Susan P Mattern-Parkes add to wishlist The Ancient Mediterranean World provides a concise overview of the growth of Mediterranean civilizations from Paleolithic times through the rise of Muhammad in the 7th century A.D. The book surveys ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and examines life in various Roman provinces, such as Judaea and Britain. It ends with a discussion of ... see all copies from $11.06! new only from $24.95! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Murder of Tutankhamen more books like this by Dr. Bob Brier add to wishlist More than 3,000 years ago, a 19-year-old pharaoh died mysteriously and was hastily buried in a commoner's tomb. When that tomb was discovered in 1922, the most glorious royal Egyptian treasures were unearthed, and Tut's place in history was restored. The brutal murder of the boy-king and his queen's subsequent overtures to neighboring kings are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Egyptians more books like this by Professor Cyril Aldred add to wishlist The twin themes - the overwhelming importance of the Nile and the pharaoh - provide the unifying thread running through Cyril Aldred's classic text. Aidan Dodson has completely revised the book whilst carefully preserving its succinct and lucid qualities. Many significant recent finds are investigated: at Abydos in the Delta, in the Valley of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.55! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Daughters of Isis: Women of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Joyce A Tyldesley add to wishlist The women of dynastic Egypt were a remarkable phenomenon in the ancient world, subjected to none of the harsh restraints that Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman patriarchal traditions imposed on their womenfolk. Any free-born woman was assured of her legal right to own and trade in property, initiate a court action and even live alone without the ... see all copies from $3.77! new only from $7.50! \| SVS

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