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The Quest

The Quest more books like this

by Wilbur Smith

Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa, from where the mighty Nile River springs. In desperation, the pharaoh sends the warlock Taita, the only man who can find out why the nourishing waters are drying up. Available in a tall Premium Edition. Martins Press.

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The Egyptian

The Egyptian more books like this

by Mika Waltari

A historical novel of ancient Egypt whose chief character is Sinuhe, the physician. He is a friend to the Pharoah, but ends his days in exile.

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Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt

Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt more books like this

by G A Henty

Enslaved by a conquering army, the young prince Amuba finds friendship in the house of an Egyptian high priest, where he acts as a companion to the priest's son Chebron. The entire household plunges into peril when Chebron accidentally kills the sacred cat of the great temple at Bubastes--a riot ensues, and the boys are forced to flee. Set in 1250 ...

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Ancient Evenings

Ancient Evenings more books like this

by Norman Mailer

A historical novel, this book follows the first life of Menenhetet I, reincarnated three times. Some of the story is also taken up with Menenhetet II, Menenhetet I's great-grandson who is telepathic.

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Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt

Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Barbara Mertz

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.

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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Ian Shaw, PH.D. (Editor)

An attractively illustrated, authoritative history of Egypt ranges from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire. Leading scholars at the cutting edge of Egyptology illuminate the once glorious civilization on the Nile. 24 pp. of color. 120 halftones. Maps.

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Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Barbara Mertz

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.

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The awesome Egyptians

The awesome Egyptians more books like this

by Terry Deary, Peter Hepplewhite

This book gives you some awful information about phabulous Pharaohs and poverty-stricken peasants - who lived an awesome 5,000 years ago.

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Death Comes as the End

Death Comes as the End more books like this

by Agatha Christie

Ancient Egypt is the setting for the mystery that features a widow who returns to her father's home, only to find danger awaiting her every move.

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Place of Truth

Place of Truth more books like this

by C Jacq

From the author of the global phenomenon, "Ramses", comes the culminating fourth volume in an epic saga of passion and mystery set against the backdrop of Egypt's majestic Valley of Kings.

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Mummies more books like this

by John Malam

This new series for older children contain Forewords by experts in their fields, chapter summaries, additional bibliographic information, and much more. In this title, readers learn about life inside the world's many types of fortifications. Full color.

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The Egyptians more books like this

by Professor Cyril Aldred

"The best single account of ancient Egyptian history and culture that is available".--"Antiquity". 140 illustrations, 12 in color.

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The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in the Wonders of Egypt more books like this

by Emily Sands

This is another beautifully designed fantasy fieldbook from the authors of THE DRAGONOLOGY HANDBOOK. A series of intriguing, information-packed lessons are organized into three parts, entitled "The History of Ancient Egypt," "Life and Culture in Ancient Egypt," and "Gods and Religion in Ancient Egypt." Vast quantities of knowledge that any budding ...

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Shadow Hawk more books like this

by Andre Norton

When his position at court is usurped by his half brother, a young Egyptian nobleman seeks to regain his standing through military victories against the enemy.

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Wise Woman more books like this

by Christian Jacq

The author of the international triumph, "Ramses", once again captures all the passion and mystery of ancient Egypt in this continuation of the enthralling four-volume series. "The Wise Woman" takes place in the forbidden Egyptian village that hides the Stone of Light, the great jewel of the ancient lands.

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The Oasis more books like this

by Pauline Gedge

In this second volume of the Lords of the Two Lands trilogy, Kamose, austere eldest son of the slain Tao prince Seqenenra, assumes leadership of the Egyptian rebellion against the foreign Hyksos rulers and begins a perilous sweep north, up the river Nile, toward the delta strongholds of his enemy, the Pharaoh Apepa. Supported by his brothers and ...

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The Assassins of Isis: A Story of Ambition, Politics and Murder Set in Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Paul C Doherty

Rich historical detail highlights this fifth installment of Doherty's acclaimed ancient Egypt series.

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War of the Crowns: A Novel of Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Christian Jacq, Sue Dyson (Translator)

Christian Jacq, author of the international sensations "Ramses" and "The Stone of Light," continues his epic "Queen of Freedom" trilogy as the fiercely determined Queen Ahhotep struggles to save her people -- and reclaim her own legacy. The barbaric Hyksos have taken possession of the whole of Egypt, imposing their harsh rule with unimaginable ...

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Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Ms. Frizzle and her students from the popular Magic School Bus series travel back in time to Ancient Egypt. While there, they help build a pyramid and see a mummy being prepared for burial. Gouache and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the comic book-style text.

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The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits more books like this

by Mike Ashley (Editor), Editor * (Editor), Elizabeth Peters (Introduction by)

From Cleopatra and Herodotus to Howard Carter and the Curse of the Pharaohs, the investigators in this guide uncover the murder mysteries of Ancient Egypt in over two dozen stories.

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The Black Pharaoh more books like this

by Christian Jacq

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The Civilization of Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Johnson

A fascinating work that looks at the history, power, mystery, and legacy of Ancient Egypt--now with a revised and updated text and lavishly illustrated in full color. 150 illustrations.

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Daughters of Isis: Women of Ancient Egypt more books like this

by Joyce A Tyldesley

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Egypt and the Egyptians more books like this

by Douglas J Brewer, Emily Teeter

A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to over three thousand years of ancient Egyptian civilization.

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Civilization or Barbarism: An Authentic Anthropology more books like this

by Cheikh Anta Diop, Meema Yaa-Lengi Ngemi (Translator)

Translated by Yaa-Lengi Meema Ngemi Represents the late Senegalese scholar's final contribution to rethinking African and world history from an Afrocentric perspective.

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