Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Pharaohs' armies The Pharaohs' armies Louise Park "An introduction to the history and lifestyle of the Pharaohs' armies"--Provided by publisher. OL12252570W
A history of ancient Egypt A history of ancient Egypt John Romer Drawing on a lifetime of research, John Romer chronicles the history of Ancient Egypt from the building of the Great Pyramid through the rise and fall of the Middle Kingdom: a peak of Pharaonic cultu… OL20052777W
Your travel guide to ancient Egypt Your travel guide to ancient Egypt Nancy Day Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Egypt, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more. OL20482824W
Pharaohs Pharaohs Joyce A. Tyldesley An illustrated history of Egyptian pharaohs that profiles three-thousand years of rulers in Egypt, which includes Khufu, Montuhotep II, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, and others. OL21208737W
Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Jane Walker HISTORY. Exactly 100 facts are covered by 100 topics, each with 10 key points that provide a simple but memorable handle on the subject. Fascinating information panels as well as extended captions am… OL24248066W
Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Amanda Martin While telling about her life in ancient Egypt, nine-year-old Hunefer includes information about families, homes, food, clothing, fun and games, travel, beliefs, and burial practices. OL2627636W
The Library of Alexandria The Library of Alexandria Kelly Trumble An introduction to the largest and most famous library in the ancient world, discussing its construction in Alexandria, Egypt, its vast collections, rivalry with the Pergamum Library, famous scholars… OL2907168W
Mehmed Ali (Makers of the Muslim World) Mehmed Ali (Makers of the Muslim World) Khaled Fahmy "Kavalali Mehmed Ali Pasha often dubbed "the founder of modern Egypt", was one of the most important figures in the history of the Ottoman Empire. Born in what is now Greece, and seemingly headed for… OL3359099W
The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt Aidan Dodson "This book illuminates the lives of some 1,300 kings, queens, princes and princesses of ancient Egypt, unravelling family relationships and exploring the parts they played in politics, cultural life … OL3843145W
The secret of the great pyramid The secret of the great pyramid Bob Brier Nine years ago, French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin became obsessed by the centuries-old mystery of how the Great Pyramid was built. For ten hours a day, he labored at his computer to create exquisit… OL443485W
Contemporary Egypt: Through Egyptian Eyes Contemporary Egypt: Through Egyptian Eyes Charles Tripp This book brings together expert essays on the social and political forces and personalities that have shaped modern Egypt, and the economic, political and diplomatic dilemmas facing the country. OL6016817W
Egypt Egypt James P. Jankowski Egypt, once home to Pharaohs and the world's greatest civilization, is steeped in legend. Its more recent history however, is less well known. This comprehensive new guide to Egyptian history conside… OL7087950W
A History of Egypt A History of Egypt Afaf Lutfi Al-Sayyid Marsot Egypt occupies a central position in the Arab world. Its borders between sand and sea have existed for millennia and yet, until 1952, the country was ruled by foreigners. Afaf al-Sayyid Marsot explor… OL8326436W
Description de l'Egypte Description de l'Egypte Gilles Néret This book is a collection of all the illustrated plates that appeared in the French multi-volume book series 'Description De L' Egypte'. It goes to the original source drawings and several are in ful… OL8363334W
Palaeolithic Quarrying Sites In Upper And Middle Egypt (Egyptian Prehistory Monographs) Palaeolithic Quarrying Sites In Upper And Middle Egypt (Egyptian Prehistory Monographs) Pierre M. Vermeersch This book is an edited publication of several excavation campaigns in Egypt, oriented towards the understanding of the chert extraction techniques employed by Middle and early Upper Palaeolithic huma… OL9100915W