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THE BURDEN OF ISIS BY JAMES TEACKLE DENNIS A part of the Wisdom of the East series, this work discusses the burden of Isis, being the laments of Isis and Nephthys. The two papyri which these chants are found were both discovered in Luxor, Egypt and that relating particularly to Osiris is written...

Black Egyptians sets out to prove once and for all that Black Africans started and inhabited the Ancient Egyptian civilization. This is the book to finally solve the Ancient Egyptian race controversy. Drawing on a wealth of sources including Nuwaupu, genetics and archaeology, the author combines...

The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript with cursive hieroglyphs and illustrations created c. 1250 BCE, in the 19th dynasty of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Egyptians compiled an individualized book for certain people upon their death, called the Book of Going Forth by Day, more commonly known...

Originally published in 1927, this text contains a translation of Adolf Erman’s work into English. Erman’s original intention was to bring the songs, stories and poems that have survived from ancient Egypt to the masses of the modern world. The literature of the Egyptian world provides a real...

*Includes pictures depicting important people, places, and events in the lives of Alexander and Caesar*Discusses little known facts about both men and whether some of the legends and myths about them were true.*Includes a Table of Contents covering each man.*Includes a bibliography on Alexander the Great...

A barrel of gunpowder is relatively safe until a match is put to it, and then theres a big bang and an awful mess. Set the barrel in an arsenal with other explosives and flammable materials, and theres no telling how bad that mess will be. In 1914 an Archduke was shot, not a very special murder in and...

*Includes historic artwork depicting each of the Seven Wonders and pictures of some of the ruins.*Discusses the history and mysteries surrounding each of the Seven Wonders.*Includes ancient accounts describing the Seven Wonders.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading about each of the Seven Wonders.*Includes...

The Oxford Handbook of Late Antiquity offers an innovative overview of a period (c. 300-700 CE) that has become increasingly central to scholarly debates over the history of western and Middle Eastern civilizations. This volume covers such pivotal events as the fall of Rome, the rise of Christianity,...

This book explores the complex relationship between the novel and identity in modern Arab culture against a backdrop of contemporary Egypt. It uses the example of the Egyptian novel to interrogate the root causes – religious, social, political, and psychological – of the lingering identity crisis that has afflicted Arab culture for at least two centuries.

"[T]he author gives a well-integrated and thoughtful interpretation of Egyptian thought which endeavors to uncover the roots of Egyptian religion. It is at this point that Frankfort has made his great contribution." —Journal of Religion Until the publication of this masterly study, Egyptian...

Margaret Alice Murrays Ancient Egyptian Legends is a collection of twelve Egyptian legends. Stories include The Princess and the Demon, The Battle of Horus, The Kings Dream, and more. This collection is a must-have for anyone interested in the religion and myths of ancient Egypt.A table of contents is included for easier navigation, as is an index of Egyptian Gods.

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and worship to mummification, with easy-to-digest,...

Stories of the East From Herodotus is a short history of ancient kings from Egypt, Babylon, and more. It is meant for a high school audience.

The popular culture of pre-revolution Egypt did more than entertain—it created a nation. Songs, jokes, and satire, comedic sketches, plays, and poetry, all provided an opportunity for discussion and debate about national identity and an outlet for resistance to British and elite authority. This...