Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Cleopatra Cleopatra Stacy Schiff From back cover: Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons; her supple personality and the drama of her circumstances have been lost. In a mas… OL15413532W
Antony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra Adrian Keith Goldsworthy In this dual biography of the two great lovers of antiquity, historian Adrian Goldsworthy goes beyond myth and romance to create a portrait of his subjects--who were first and foremost political anim… OL16262609W
A brief history of Cleopatra A brief history of Cleopatra M. J. Trow A Brief History of Cleopatra draws on recent archaeological finds and fresh interpretations of ancient texts to separate truth from myth to set this incomparably beautiful queen in context. OL17875805W
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
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
An Ancient Egyptian Princess (How to Be) An Ancient Egyptian Princess (How to Be) Jacqueline Morley This title takes the reader back in time as they envision themselves applying for the job of an Ancient Egyptian Princess. The book describes what life was like for a person in this occupation while … OL486251W
Anwar el-Sadat Anwar el-Sadat Deborah Nodler Rosen A biography of the Egyptian president who won the Nobel peace prize for his efforts in ending Arab-Israeli conflict. OL5261951W
Nefertari, Princess of Egypt Nefertari, Princess of Egypt Roberta Angeletti While visiting Egypt with her parents, Anna follows a cat into a tomb and meets Nefertari who gives her a tour and explains about ancient Egyptian gods and customs. OL5701541W
Nefertiti of Egypt Nefertiti of Egypt Mary Englar "Describes the life of Nefertiti of Egypt"--Provided by publisher. OL5814679W
Saladin Saladin Anne-Marie Eddé Working simultaneously on two levels, Saladin represents the best kind of biography -- a portrait of a man who is said to have made an age, and the most complete account we have to date of an age tha… OL9920983W