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1	The Stairway to Heaven more books like this by Zecharia Sitchin add to wishlist Since earliest times, human beings have pondered the incomprehensible questions of the universe, life and the afterlife. Where did mortal man go to join the immortal Gods? Was the immense and complex structure at Giza an Egyptian Pharaoh's portal to immortality? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.61! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt more books like this by G A Henty add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $3.27! new only from $3.81! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Egyptian more books like this by Mika Waltari add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $2.61! new only from $9.59! \| first editions \| SVS
4	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 $5.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
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 $3.70! \| first editions \| SVS
6	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 $10.89! new only from $12.47! \| first editions
7	Shadow Hawk more books like this by Andre Norton add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Men of Bronze more books like this by Scott Oden add to wishlist It is 526 B.C. and the empire of the Pharaohs is dying. Leading the fight to preserve the soul of Egypt is Hasdrabal Barca, Pharaoh's deadliest killer. When one of Egypt's most celebrated generals, a Greek mercenary called Phanes, defects to the Persians, it triggers a savage war that will tax Barca's skills, and his humanity, to the limit. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.17! \| signed copies \| SVS
9	Civilization or Barbarism: An Authentic Anthropology more books like this by Cheikh Anta Diop, Meema Yaa-Lengi Ngemi (Translator) add to wishlist This last work of the well-known Senegalese scholar (1923-86) offers a refined statement of his life's work, to prove the primacy of African culture by proving that ancient Egypt was a black society, first in many cultural achievements later claimed by the following Indo-Aryan cultures. To this end, Diop discusses the palaeontology, sociology, ... see all copies from $8.96! new only from $11.27! \| SVS
10	The awesome Egyptians more books like this by Terry Deary, Peter Hepplewhite add to wishlist History with the nasty bits left in. Awful information about phabulous Pharoahs, mean mummies, revolting recipes for 3000 year old sweets, and more. History has never been so horrible! For 9-12 year olds. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions
11 view cover	Mummies and Pyramids: A Nonfiction Companion to Mummies in the Morning more books like this by Will Osborne, Mary Pope Osborne, Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator) add to wishlist Unwrap the answers to questions about the pyramids and mummies with Jack and Annie's very own guide to the secrets of ancient Egypt. This companion to "Mummies in the Morning" includes information on hieroglyphics, how mummies were made, tomb treasures and robbers, Egyptian gods and goddesses, and much more. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Egyptian News more books like this by Scott Steedman add to wishlist Readers are introduced to life in ancient Egypt through a series of newspaper articles that inform readers about such things as embalming mummies, Egyptian kings and queens, and the sport of hippo hunting. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.85! \| SVS
13 view cover	Warlock more books like this by Wilbur Smith add to wishlist In this novel of ancient warfare and adventure, two factions battle for control of Egypt. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in the Wonders of Egypt more books like this by Emily Sands add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.80! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Empire of Darkness: A Novel of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Christian Jacq, Sue Dyson (Translator) add to wishlist Jacq breathed new life into ancient sagas with his blockbusters "The Stone of Light" and "Ramses." Now, with this first volume in an epic new series, he immerses fans in the real-life epic of Ahotep--the Queen whose courage gave birth to the splendor of the age of Ramses. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.66! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Ancient Evenings more books like this by Norman Mailer add to wishlist Ancient Evenings, a dazzlingly rich, deeply evocative novel, recreates the long-lost civilisation of Ancient Egypt. Mailer breathes life into the figures of that era; the eighteenth dynasty Pharaoh Rameses and his wife, Queen Nefertiti; Menenhetet, their creature, lover and victim; and the gods and mortals that surround them in intimate and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 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
18 view cover	Ancient Egypt more books like this by Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.83! \| first editions
19 view cover	War of the Crowns: A Novel of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Christian Jacq, Sue Dyson (Translator) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $4.21! \| first editions \| SVS
20 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
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 $2.86! \| first editions \| SVS
22 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 $4.48! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	When Egypt ruled the East. more books like this by George Steindorff, Keith C. Seele add to wishlist Here, adequately presented for the first time in English, is the fascinating story of a splendid culture that flourished thirty-five hundred years ago in the empire on the Nile: kings and conquests, gods and heroes, beautiful art, sculpture, poetry, architecture. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.69! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits more books like this by Mike Ashley (Editor), Editor * (Editor), Elizabeth Peters (Introduction by) add to wishlist From Cleopatra and Herodotus to Howard Carter and the Curse of the Pharaohs, the investigators in The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits uncover the murder mysteries of Ancient Egypt in over two dozen stories. Master anthologist Mike Ashley has gathered hidden gems and specially commissioned pieces from the genre's favorite practitioners like ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Ian Shaw, PH.D. (Editor) add to wishlist The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians covering the period from 700 ... see all copies from $4.58! new only from $14.59!

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