Egypt category: 1199 books

Is Ahmose's divine gift a blessing or a curse? The second daughter of the Pharaoh, Ahmose has always dreamed of a quiet life as a priestess, serving Egypt's gods, ministering to the people of the Two Lands. But when the Pharaoh dies without an heir, she is given instead as Great Royal Wife...

Of all the great ancient civilizations, Egypt has provided the world the most alluring portraits of women. Here, from author Leonard Cottrell, are the fascinating stories of those women - from the legendary beauty, Nefertiti, and Nefertari, the favorite wife of the great Ramesses II; to Tiye, wife...

Pharaoh Seti I ruled Egypt for only 11 years (1290-1279 BC), but his reign marked a revival of Egyptian military and economic power, as well as cultural and religious life. Seti was born the son of a military officer in northern Egypt, far from the halls of power in Memphis and Thebes. However, when...

Home to some of the most remarkable feats of engineering as well as awe-inspiring natural vistas, ancient Egypt was a land of great promise fulfilled. Its pyramids, writing systems, and art all predate the Islamic conquest and are symbols of the civilization’s vitality. This volume invites readers...

"Another solid work of history from an author and historian who truly grasps the mysteries of ancient Egypt." - Kirkus Reviews 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...

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. Learn about the Egyptian gods, mummification and how the Egyptians built the only wonder of the ancient world still standing – the Pyramids of Giza. Exploring the historic rise of Egyptian civilizationand its continued influence on the world...

A Short History of Ancient Egypt is a concise but thorough overview of Ancient Egypt. A table of contents is included.

In ancient Egypt women enjoyed a legal, social and sexual independence unrivalled by their Greek or Roman sisters, or in fact by most women until the late nineteenth century. They could own and trade in property, work outside the home, marry foreigners and live alone without the protection of a male...

**The story of the world's greatest civilization—spanning 4,000 years of history—full of epic stories, spectacular places, and an evolving society rich in inventors, heroes, villains, and pioneers.  ** The story of the world's greatest civilization spans 4,000 years of history that...

Ireland and Scotland were first settled by Egyptians. The legends of Ireland and Scotland tell a fantastic tale of an Egyptian queen and her Greek husband, who were exiled from Egypt to Ireland at some point during the second millennium BC. It is said that it was from this Queen Scota and King...

Explains the rise through text and illustrations of the great civilisation of the Nile to the Greco-Roman age. The principal gods are explained, as are the myths with information on the beliefs, manners and customs. The second part is a concise and informative dictionary of Egyptology - an A-Z of the dynasties, rulers, historic sites and archaeological objects of Ancient Egypt.

A concise history from the author of: Gulf Diary of the Microchip War and Gorbachev-The Rise and Fall of a Hero. This title covers some history behind this country's recent past, in particular the change from sovereign rule to the reasons behind the biggest change for Egypt when...

This riveting narrative explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power--and shines a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today. Female rulers are a rare phenomenon--but thousands of years ago in ancient...

Join me on a trip of a lifetime, exploring ancient Egypt, visiting ancient temples, pyramids, and museums. Learning first hand the customs, beliefs, and spiritual thoughts of the peoples of Egypt as well as their ancient ancestors.