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Akhenaten: King of Egypt
Reviewed by doudouce55
Written by a notorious Egyptologist, this classic tells of Akhenaten and Nefertiti's life and family, the foundation of Amarna,and the conce... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Written by a notorious Egyptologist, this classic tells of Akhenaten and Nefertiti's life and family, the foundation of Amarna,and the conce... More
Added 18 years ago
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Valley of the Kings (Visiting the Past)
Reviewed by doudouce55
A basic book for youngsters, it gives a brief overview of the country's ancient history and important monuments. Several chapters provide an... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
A basic book for youngsters, it gives a brief overview of the country's ancient history and important monuments. Several chapters provide an... More
Added 18 years ago
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Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social Histo...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This remarkable historical book tells of the Roman army in Egypt from the times of Augustus to Diocletian. The author discusses the economi... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This remarkable historical book tells of the Roman army in Egypt from the times of Augustus to Diocletian. The author discusses the economi... More
Added 18 years ago
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Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series)
Reviewed by doudouce55
In the late Fourth Century AD, young Charis dreams of becoming a doctor, a vocation forbidden to her because she is a woman. She escapes to ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
In the late Fourth Century AD, young Charis dreams of becoming a doctor, a vocation forbidden to her because she is a woman. She escapes to ... More
Added 18 years ago
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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
Reviewed by nataliegoes
The history of 3 generations of Chinese women who lived through the changes from ancient empire, through civil war and the Cultural Revoluti... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
The history of 3 generations of Chinese women who lived through the changes from ancient empire, through civil war and the Cultural Revoluti... More
Added 18 years ago
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Farming & Food (Ancient Egypt)
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on farming and food of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian eating habits; it explain... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on farming and food of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian eating habits; it explain... More
Added 18 years ago
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History Topic Books: The Ancient Egyptians Builder...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on builders and craftsmen of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian home, pyramid, tomb... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on builders and craftsmen of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian home, pyramid, tomb... More
Added 18 years ago
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Discoveries & Inventions (Ancient Egypt)
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on discoveries and inventions of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian control of wate... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on discoveries and inventions of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian control of wate... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Ancient Egyptians (History Opens Windows)
Reviewed by doudouce55
This great book on Ancient Egypt provides a brief history of Ancient Egypt, through its river, its numerous pharaohs, its trade, religion, m... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This great book on Ancient Egypt provides a brief history of Ancient Egypt, through its river, its numerous pharaohs, its trade, religion, m... More
Added 18 years ago
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Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Ancient Egypt
Reviewed by doudouce55
This new adventure with the loving teacher Ms. Frizzle will enchant kids of all ages. Splendidly illustrated with accurate details, this boo... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This new adventure with the loving teacher Ms. Frizzle will enchant kids of all ages. Splendidly illustrated with accurate details, this boo... More
Added 18 years ago
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Slayer of Gods
Reviewed by doudouce55
At last this series comes to an unexpected plausible end. Who would have believed it! Lord Meren, though supposed to be at home, recovin... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
At last this series comes to an unexpected plausible end. Who would have believed it! Lord Meren, though supposed to be at home, recovin... More
Added 18 years ago
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Pharoahs & Priests (Ancient Egypt)
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on pharaohs and priests of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, p... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful basic book on pharaohs and priests of Ancient Egypt provides brief descriptions of the Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, p... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Lovely Bones
Reviewed by nataliegoes
Nice book about a not nice subject. The book is the story of how everyone comes to grip with the brutal murder of a young teenage girl. It... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
Nice book about a not nice subject. The book is the story of how everyone comes to grip with the brutal murder of a young teenage girl. It... More
Added 18 years ago
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Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language a...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This superb massive book includes 25 grammar lessons, each alternating with an essay on history, society, chronology, poetry, geography, rel... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This superb massive book includes 25 grammar lessons, each alternating with an essay on history, society, chronology, poetry, geography, rel... More
Added 18 years ago
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Hatchepsut: The Female Pharaoh
Reviewed by doudouce55
Hatchepsut... a name erased from monuments despite her importance to Egyptian history. As this book explains through archaeological and hist... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Hatchepsut... a name erased from monuments despite her importance to Egyptian history. As this book explains through archaeological and hist... More
Added 18 years ago
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Train to Hell
Reviewed by KingFahtah
Early noveldom of monsieur Alexei. A stirring tale of intrigue murder and stupidity. Kind of a funny and somewhat surrealist and ridiculous ... More
Reviewed by KingFahtah
Early noveldom of monsieur Alexei. A stirring tale of intrigue murder and stupidity. Kind of a funny and somewhat surrealist and ridiculous ... More
Added 18 years ago
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From the Pyramids to Tutankhamun: Memoirs of an Eg...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This lovely book concerns the life of one of the most distinguished Egyptologist: I. E. S. Edwards (1906-1996). His most unusual 'affair' w... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This lovely book concerns the life of one of the most distinguished Egyptologist: I. E. S. Edwards (1906-1996). His most unusual 'affair' w... More
Added 18 years ago
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Sticks, Stones, and Shadows: Building the Egyptian...
Reviewed by doudouce55
Pyramid building, according to the author, should be placed not in the context of only Ancient Egyptian technology, but rather in that of Ne... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Pyramid building, according to the author, should be placed not in the context of only Ancient Egyptian technology, but rather in that of Ne... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Mysteries of Abu Simbel: Ramesses II and the T...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book is an introduction about Nubia, the region where Abu Simbel is located. The author describes and discusses the High Dam and the Un... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book is an introduction about Nubia, the region where Abu Simbel is located. The author describes and discusses the High Dam and the Un... More
Added 18 years ago
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Abu Simbel and the Nubian Temples (Egypt Pocket Gu...
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author discusses the history from the origins to the Unesco Nubian rescue in 1961. He writes about the various temples in Nubia, includi... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author discusses the history from the origins to the Unesco Nubian rescue in 1961. He writes about the various temples in Nubia, includi... More
Added 18 years ago
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Islamic Cairo (Egypt Pocket Guides)
Reviewed by doudouce55
In this little book, the origins of Cairo as a city, its art, its architecture, its museums and monuments are presented. The history of the ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
In this little book, the origins of Cairo as a city, its art, its architecture, its museums and monuments are presented. The history of the ... More
Added 18 years ago
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Sinai (Egypt Pocket Guides)
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author introduces the geology, flora and fauna, desert and environment of Sinai. Its history and climate is discussed. A description of ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author introduces the geology, flora and fauna, desert and environment of Sinai. Its history and climate is discussed. A description of ... More
Added 18 years ago
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Egypt Pocket Guide: The Valley of The Kings and th...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful book presents the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Tombs of the Nobles and the village of Deir Al Medina. T... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This wonderful book presents the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Tombs of the Nobles and the village of Deir Al Medina. T... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Mammoth Book of Best New Manga
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
I can't believe I let this sit untouched on my shelf for 5 months! It is a wonderful collection of unknown manga talent from Britain and a f... More
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
I can't believe I let this sit untouched on my shelf for 5 months! It is a wonderful collection of unknown manga talent from Britain and a f... More
Added 18 years ago
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Atlas of Egyptian Art
Reviewed by doudouce55
The first part of this album on ancient Egyptian art presents the author and his passion for Egyptology. The second part consists of plates,... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The first part of this album on ancient Egyptian art presents the author and his passion for Egyptology. The second part consists of plates,... More
Added 18 years ago
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Atlas of Egyptian Art
Reviewed by doudouce55
The first part of this album on ancient Egyptian art presents the author and his passion for Egyptology. The second part consists of plates,... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The first part of this album on ancient Egyptian art presents the author and his passion for Egyptology. The second part consists of plates,... More
Added 18 years ago
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Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Age of Revolution
Reviewed by doudouce55
After summarizing Amenhotep III's reign, the author discusses the reign of Akhenaten, the history of the cult of the Aten and archaeological... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
After summarizing Amenhotep III's reign, the author discusses the reign of Akhenaten, the history of the cult of the Aten and archaeological... More
Added 18 years ago
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Ancient Egyptian: A Linguistic Introduction
Reviewed by doudouce55
This is the first time that the insight of modern linguistics has been applied to the long and careful investigations into the decipherment ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This is the first time that the insight of modern linguistics has been applied to the long and careful investigations into the decipherment ... More
Added 18 years ago
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Ancient Egyptian Religion
Reviewed by doudouce55
The multiple gods and goddesses, the temple rituals, the burial practices and the religious rules of Ancient Egypt seem very mysterious to u... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The multiple gods and goddesses, the temple rituals, the burial practices and the religious rules of Ancient Egypt seem very mysterious to u... More
Added 18 years ago
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Ancient Egyptians and Their Neighbors: An Activity...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book introduces four cultures : the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians, the Nubians and the Hittites. The author accurately presents aspects ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book introduces four cultures : the Egyptians, the Mesopotamians, the Nubians and the Hittites. The author accurately presents aspects ... More
Added 18 years ago