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1	The Curse of the Pharaohs more books like this by Elizabeth Peters Victorian gentlewoman Amelia Peabody is not an idle character who sits at home and does nothing, especially when there are ancient archaeological sites to be discovered, so when a cry goes out for help, Amelia is only too happy to drop everything in England and travel to Egypt to be of assistance. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.19! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Pharaoh's Daughter: A Novel of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Julius Lester This novelization of the life of Moses takes place when the future leader of the Israelites is an unsure teenager. Raised in the Pharaoh's palace, Moses is influenced by three very different women--the first is his birth mother Yocheved who implores him to return to the Hebrew culture; the second is his older sister Almah who has abandoned all ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Chronicle of the Pharaohs: The Reign-By-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Peter A Clayton "An entertaining overview of an extraordinarily diverse ancient civilization."--"Biblical Archaeology Review" Here are all the rulers and dynasties of Egypt presented in chronological order, from Narmer, who first united the lands along the Nile, to Cleopatra some 3,000 years later. The biographical portraits of each pharaoh form a comprehensive ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $15.00!
4	Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Elizabeth Ann Payne Ruled by awesome god-kings called Pharaohs, ancient Egypt was a land of bustling cities, golden palaces, and huge stone monuments. This astonishing civilization endured for more than 3,000 years before it gradually vanished from the face of the earth. Beginning with the Rosetta Stone, author Elizabeth Payne examines archeological studies that have ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.28! \| SVS
5	The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs more books like this by Timothy Freke, Peter Gandy 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 $3.00! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
6	In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War more books like this by Tobias Wolff A finalist for the National Book Award in 1994, IN PHARAOH'S ARMY is Tobias Wolff's account of his tour of duty in the Vietnam war. Describing with searing honesty the events that befell him--including the Tet offensive--Wolff doesn't neglect the farcical side of war, or the humorous side, and he writes keenly about the profound friendships (and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	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) 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 $14.36! \| SVS
8	The Hiram Key: Pharaohs, Freemasonry, and the Discovery of the Secret Scrolls of Jesus more books like this by Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas "The Hiram Key" is a book that will shake the Christian world to its very roots. When Christopher Knight and Robert Lomas, both Masons, set out to find the origins of Freemasonry they had no idea that they would find themselves unraveling the true story of Jesus and the original Jerusalem Church. As a radically new picture of Jesus started to ... see all copies from $3.44! new only from $10.68! \| SVS
9	Pharaohs and Kings: A Biblical Quest more books like this by David Rohl Egyptologist David Rohl argues that readjusting Egyptian chronology makes it far more likely that Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon were true historical figures, and unearths evidence of a desecrated statue of Joseph in his coat of many colors, letters from King Saul to Pharaoh, and evidence of the plagues that led the Israelites out of Egypt. ... see all copies from $56.32! first editions
10	Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs by Lorna Oakes see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.60! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Who Was King Tut? more books like this by R Edwards see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Hiram Key: Pharaohs, Freemasons and the Discovery of the Secret Scrolls of Jesus more books like this by Christopher Knight, Robert Lomas When the authors, both Masons, set out to find the origins of the Freemasonry they had no idea they would find themselves unraveling the true story of Jesus Christ and the original Jerusalem Church. Their startling and unexpected conclusions are presented here--backed by rigorous analyses of ancient Egyptian records, the Old and New Testaments, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.50! \| first editions
13 view cover	Tutankhamen's Gift more books like this by Robert Clarke Sabuda With astonishing artwork created from cut paper and inks on papyrus, this simply written account of one of Egypt's most fabled kings follows Tutankhamen from his frail childhood through his brief but magnificent reign. A "New York Times" Notable Children's Book. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.43! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Inside Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution more books like this by John R Bradley This title contains dispatches from behind-the-scenes of an unraveling kingdom. "Saudi Arabia Exposed" was reviewed widely and Bradley was interviewed on such media as Fox News, Sky News, CNN, the BBC, NPR, VOA, PBS, Air America, and CBS. Egypt, like Saudi Arabia, is considered a strong U.S. ally but little is known about the internal workings of ... see all copies from $17.68! new only from $17.68! \| SVS
15 view cover	Ramesses: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh more books like this by Joyce A. Tyldesley Ramesses II was the most powerful king ever to rule Egypt, well known for his profusion of wives - Egyptian beauties, foreign princesses, and even his own daughters - who gave him children numbered in three figures. But among the royal wives, The only title which mattered was that of Great Royal Wife. Only four women held this title, two of them ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
16	Oedipus & Akhnaton: Myth & History more books like this by Immanuel Velikovsky see all copies from $17.00! signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Egypt: Land of the Pharaohs more books like this by Time-Life Books, Dale Brown (Editor) 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 $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Murder of Tutankhamen more books like this by Dr. Bob Brier 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 $6.86! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Akhenaten, the Heretic King more books like this by Donald B Redford Describes the world of Akhenaten, a ruler of ancient Egypt who attempted to introduce monotheism through worship of the sun. see all copies from $6.82! new only from $62.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
20	Jewels of the pharaohs; Egyptian jewelry of the dynastic period. more books like this by Cyril Aldred see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Pharaohs Master-Builders more books like this by Henri Stierlin These publications are compiled similarly to a traveller's scrapbook and they are essential reminders to all who have been travelling or only encourage the desire to travel may it be either the historical, architectural and religious aspects, or travel to discover the world The photographs and illustrations convey the reality of everyday life ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22	Egypt Before Pharaohs more books like this by Michael A Hoffman see all copies from $3.31! new only from $95.05! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs: How to Read the Secret Language of the Pharaohs more books like this by Bridget McDermott, Joann Fletcher (Foreword by) For beginners and Egyptologists alike, reading hieroglyphs provides fascinating insights into the land and lore of the pyramids. Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs is the only fully illustrated, easy-to-use guide to the meaning and mystery behind this ancient language. A history of hieroglyphs and instructions for how to read them are complemented by ... see all copies from $5.39! new only from $5.41! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Egypt of the Pharaohs: An Introduction more books like this by Alan Gardner, Alan Gardiner The mysteries of Ancient Egypt, the wonderland of the Pharaohs, have always held the world in awe. This volume provides a com-prehensive history of this fascinating land from its earliest days to the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Sir Alan Gardiner presents background on the Egyptian language, writing, land, its neighbors, and its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Mountains of the Pharaohs: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders more books like this by Zahi A Hawass The great pyramids of Giza have intrigued humanity for thousands of years. Questions about the construction and the purpose of these majestic monuments have existed since the middle period of ancient Egyptian civilization; in the sixth century B.C., Herodotus was the first of generations of explorers to travel to Egypt in an attempt to unlock ... see all copies from $4.97! new only from $10.67! \| first editions \| SVS

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