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A History of Ancient Egypt, Volume 3 - Romer John
The final chapter in the definitive, three-volume history of the world s first known stateArchaeologist John Romer has spent a lifetime chronicling the history of Ancient Egypt, and here he tells the epic story of an era dominated by titans of the popular imagination: the radical iconoclast Akhenaten, the boy-king Tutankhamun and the all-conquering Ramesses II. But heroes do not forge history by themselves. This was also a time of international trade, cultural exchange and sophisticated art, even in the face of violent change.Alongside his visionary new history of this, the most famous period in the long history of Ancient Egypt, Romer turns a critical eye on Egyptology itself. Paying close attention to the evidence, he corrects prevailing narratives which cast the New Kingdom as an imperial state power in the European mould. Instead, he reveals - through broken artefacts in ruined workshops, or preserved letters between a tomb-builder and his son - a culture more beautiful and beguiling than we could have imagined.Romer carefully reconstructs the real story of the New Kingdom as evidenced in the archaeological record, and the result - the final volume of a lifelong project - secures his status as Ancient Egypt s finest chronicler.
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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is the only up-to-date, single-volume history of ancient Egypt available in English. The accessible essays and attractive illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their incorporation into the Roman Empire, covering the period from c. 700,000 BC to AD 311. The authors - all experts working at the cutting edge of their particular fields - outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called intermediate periods which were previously regarded as dark ages and are only now beginning to be better understood. Against the backdrop of the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, this Oxford History also examines cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. The pace of change in such aspects of Egyptian culture as monumental architecture, funerary beliefs, and ethnicity was not necessarily tied to the rate of political change. Each of the authors of this history has therefore set out to elucidate, in both words and pictures, the underlying patterns of social and political change and to describe the changing face of ancient Egypt, from the biographical details of individuals to the social and economic factors that shaped the lives of the population as a whole.
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Tales of Ancient Egypt - Hugo D. Cook
Discover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by TikTok Egyptologist Hugo D. Cook, featuring stunning illustrations from Sona Avedikian.Everyone knows the story of Tutankhamun, but the ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more than 3,000 years – which means there are loads more amazing tales to be told! Egyptologist and TikTok star Hugo D. Cook (aka Hugo the Egyptologist) has scoured ancient texts and translated hieroglyphs to bring readers stories of love, betrayal, and royal scandal featuring pharaohs, priests, gods, and goddesses.The book combines historical stories, including the time Cleopatra hid in a sack to be smuggled into a palace to meet Julius Caesar, with rip-roaring myths, like the Cinderella story of a peasant girl who married the pharaoh when he found her slipper. Readers will also be awed by incredible lesser-known stories such as: How Ramses the Great dealt with a horde of mysterious piratesThe real story of a queen #39;s cunning plot to assassinate the kingThe shapeshifting wizard-king who defended Egypt with magic boatsTold with great fun and impeccably researched, readers will slip into a tomb at night with a band of mischievous tomb robbers and witness epic battles featuring elephants and ostriches. Interspersed through the stories are pages explaining the history of ancient Egypt on the banks of the Nile, from how pyramids were built to a step-by-step guide to wrapping a mummy.With a beautiful cloth-textured cover featuring shiny foil, Tales of Ancient Egypt is the perfect gift for kids interested in ancient Egypt.
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The Little Book of Ancient Egypt - Tom Sykes
If you ve ever been interested in the rich culture and unique history of Ancient Egypt, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this exceptional civilizationUnlock the secrets of one of history s most fascinating civilizations with The Little Book of Ancient Egypt. This introductory guide takes you on a journey through a land where pyramids rise against the desert sky, pharaohs rule with divine authority and gods and goddesses walk among mortals. Within these pages you will find:- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, from the beginnings of the Dynastic Period to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art and culture, from Narmer to Hatshepsut to Cleopatra- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Egyptian citizen- The influence of Ancient Egypt on the modern day, from medicine to writing systems to mathematicsAnd so much more.In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Wilkinson Toby
A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra.â ˜A sophisticated and complete accountâ ™ The Times: Books of the Yearâ ˜Wilkinsonâ ™s stirring and clear-sighted account of the ancient world s most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treatâ ™ Sunday Times: Books of the YearThis is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten s religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun s burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the Great s invasion and Cleopatra s fatal entanglement with Rome.As the world s first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. Combining grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, Toby Wilkinson reveals Ancient Egypt in all its complexity.
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A Short History of Ancient Rome - Pascal Hughes
Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life. PAUL COOPER, HOST AND AUTHOR OF FALL OF CIVILIZATIONSExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life. Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Walk Romeâ ™s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate. In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.
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A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives - Philip Matyszak, Joanne Berry
Discover the lives of the ancient Romans, pieced together from inscriptions, discarded letters, biographies and myth over two thousand years of history. The Roman empire witnessed a huge diversity of human experience over its history. At its pinnacle, it exerted its rule across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, from Britannia to the Black Sea. In this collection of 100 lives, Philip Matyszak and Joanne Berry give voice not only to famed rulers and generals whose names and deeds have been enshrined in classical texts but also to the ordinary citizens â “ centurions, scholars, Christian martyrs and civil servants â “ who made up the fabric of Roman society. The biographies of these individuals, whose stories range from the happy and uneventful to the tragic and dramatic, are pieced together from ancient art, artefacts and myths. Matyszak and Berry illuminate the sometimes surprising exploits of Romeâ ™s women, such as Amazonia, a sword-swinging gladiator, and Metila, a priestess of the cult of Cymbele. Romans of every class and creed are represented, from Faustulus, a shepherd said to have adopted the infant Romulus and Remus, to the poet Virgil, whose words still echo down the ages. Each of these lives forms part of a larger picture, together making up a rich mosaic that gives us a glimpse of what it meant to be a Roman.
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Moneta: A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins - Harney Gareth
Moneta traces ancient Rome s unstoppable rise, from a few huts on an Italian hilltop to an all-conquering empire spanning three continents, through the fascinating lives of twelve remarkable coins. In these handcrafted pieces of ancient art we witness Caesar s bloody assassination, follow the legions to the edge of the known world, take a seat in the packed Colosseum, and ultimately, watch as barbarian armies mass at the gates.The Romans saw coins as far more than just money - these were metal canvases on which they immortalised their sacred gods, mighty emperors, towering monuments, and brutal battles of conquest. Revealed in those intricate designs struck in gold, silver, and bronze was the epic history of the Roman world.Hold the glory and the infamy of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand.
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The Literature of Ancient Egypt
An anthology of Ancient Egyptian literature, revised to offer fresh translations of all the texts as well as some 25 new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history. It also includes an extensive bibliography.
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History of Religious Ideas, Volume 2 - Mircea Eliade
In volume 2 of this monumental work, Mircea Eliade continues his magisterial progress through the history of religous ideas. The religions of ancient China, Brahmanism and Hinduism, Buddha and his contemporaries, Roman religion, Celtic and German religion, Judaism, the Hellenistic period, the Iranian syntheses, and the birth of Christianity - all are encompassed in this volume.
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A History of Western Society, Volume 1 - Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, Crowston Clare, Perry Joe, McKay John
A lively journey through the story of Western civilization, focusing on societies, cultures, and the lives of both ordinary and extraordinary men and women.
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A History of Western Society, Volume 2 - Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, Crowston Clare, Perry Joe, McKay John
A lively journey through the story of Western civilization, focusing on societies, cultures, and the lives of both ordinary and extraordinary men and women.
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A History of World Societies, Volume 1 - Beck Roger, Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, Davila Jerry, Crowston Clare, Buckley Ebrey Patricia
A History of World Societies provides a comprehensive overview of world history by sharing the cultural stories of global people -- all through a regional lens.
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The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt - Richard H. Wilkinson
A fully illustrated and systematic survey of the mythology, iconography and worship of the mysterious and awe-inspiring deities that dominated Egyptian religion from early pharaonic times to the Roman period.
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A History of World Societies, Volume 2 - Beck Roger, Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, Davila Jerry, Crowston Clare, Buckley Ebrey Patricia
AmericaÂ’s History explains WHY events occurred, not just when. Students are provided an analytical and big-picture approach to American history with a plethora of support tools to help determine whatÂ’s most important.
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Magical Sexual Practices of Ancient Egypt, The - Judy Hall
A step-by-step guide to raising kundalini and embodying the dynamic, sexual force, that is the Power of Sekhem.
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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome (1846683815)
Kniha - autor Mary Beard, 606 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Britain's favourite classicist lifts the lid on the Roman Empire in this major non-fiction release for 2015. Covering 1,000 years of history, and casting fresh light on the basics of Roman culture from slavery to running water, as well as exploring democracy, migration, religious controversy, social mobility and more, this is a definitive and enlightening account. Now in paperback.
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A History of Ancient Greece in 50 Lives - David Stuttard
Tells the Greek story through the interconnecting lives of the men and women who shaped its politics and literature, its science and philosophy, its art and sport.
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The History of Ancient Rome - Nigel Rodgers
An illustrated military and political chronicle of the world s greatest empire: its leaders and generals, wars and campaigns
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A History of Religious Ideas, Volume 1 - Mircea Eliade
No one has done so much as Mr. Eliade to inform literature students in the West about primitive and Oriental religions...Everyone who cares about the human adventure will find new information and new angles of vision. --Martin E. Marty, New York Times Book Review
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Starověký Egypt - 4. revidované vydání
Nové vydání bestselleru Starověký Egypt prošlo kompletní revizí textu. Je doplněným a opraveným překladem anglického originálu Book of Ancient Egypt. Čeká vás nádherná rodinná encyklopedie, celých 164 stránek nabitých informacemi, časovými osami a infografikami... V roce 1922 ohromil svět velkolepý objev. Lidé ze všech koutů planety napjatě sledovali, jak Howard Carter pomalu odhaloval bohatství nově nalezené Tutanchamonovy hrobky. Svět zasáhla egyptománie.Rituály a víra této vysoce rozvinuté společnosti se znovu dostaly do centra dění. Byl to ten nejzásadnější zlom v egyptologii od nalezení Rosettské desky Napoleonovými muži a jejího rozluštění na začátku 19. století. Ve Velké knize starověkého Egypta se přesuneme v čase a projdeme se po břehu Nilu, abychom zjistili, proč se z této společnosti stala jedna z nejmocnějších starověkých civilizací. Představíme ty nejslavnější i nechvalně proslulé faraony, podíváme se na úžas budící pomníky, které byly vztyčeny na jejich počest, a přiblížíme náboženské principy, které v Egyptě řídily každodenní život. Odhalíme hrůzu nahánějící pohřební rituály, jež zajišťovaly bezpečnou cestu do posmrtného života, a rozkódujeme hieroglyfy, které zdobí dochované chrámy i papyry – a to vše díky dechberoucím a zasvěceným textům, ilustracím a fotografiím. Přeneste se s námi do starověkého Egypta!Hlavní témata: • Kompletní průvodce starověkým Egyptem! • Chronologie, dynastie a faraoni • Barevné ilustrace a fotografie s podrobnými popisky • Průvodce bohy, hieroglyfy, památkami a kulturou • Mapa starověkého Egypta • Archeologie, egyptologie a jejich objevy • Novodobý odkaz starých Egypťanů
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Starověký Egypt (978-80-7525-304-0)
Kniha - autor kolektiv autorů, 164 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Objevte jednu z největších civilizací, která kdy obývala naši planetu Velká kniha Starověký Egypt je doplněným a opraveným překladem z anglického originálu Book of Ancient Egypt britského vydavatelství Future Publishing. Čeká vás nádherná rodinná encyklopedie, celých 164 stránek nabitých informacemi, časovými osami a infografikami... V roce 1922 ohromil svět velkolepý objev. Lidé ze všech koutů planety napjatě sledovali, jak Howard Carter pomalu odhaloval bohatství nově nalezené Tutanchamonovy hrobky. Svět zasáhla egyptománie.
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Divine Egypt
A rare and captivating look at ancient Egyptian deities that demystifies their complex iconography to illuminate three millennia of life and religious practice  Ancient Egyptian religious practice flourished across millennia and encompassed a staggering array of gods, goddesses, and other divine beings. This publication outlines the rich iconography used to represent Egyptian deities⠔from the stately falcon-headed Horus, associated with power and kingship, to the fearsome lion-headed Sakhmet⠔and explores how these representations evolved alongside the roles of the gods themselves. Illustrated with more than 300 exceptional works of art, including statuary, figurines, jewelry, animal mummies, and coffins, Divine Egypt examines the expansive set of features used to symbolize more than 20 deities and their variations while also familiarizing readers with the meaning and cultural significance of each figure. World-renowned scholars explain how the ancient Egyptians recognized and understood divine images and the otherworldly nature of their gods. Essential reading for lovers of Egyptian art, this book enriches our understanding of not only the deities of ancient Egypt but also the lives of all strata of ancient Egyptian society.  Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press  Exhibition Schedule:  The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (October 12, 2025⠓January 19, 2026)
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Ancient Rome - DK
Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world.Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire.Step back in time in the pages of this history book to discover:- Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering.- Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures.- Sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites.Featuring Rome s greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life with specially commissioned CGI recreations, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of illustrations, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts.Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.
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Life and Afterlife in Ancient China - Jessica Rawson
An epic new history of Ancient China told through the prism of a dozen extraordinary tombsThe three millennia up to the establishment of the first imperial Qin dynasty in 221 BC cemented many of the distinctive elements of Chinese civilisation still in place today: an extraordinarily challenging geography and environment, formidable infrastructure, a society based on the strict hierarchy of the family, a shared written script of characters, a cuisine founded on rice and millet, a material culture of ceramics, bronze, silk and jade, and a unique concept of the universe, in which ancestors continue to exist alongside the living. Records of these early achievements, and their diverse and unexpected expressions, often lie not in written history, but in how people marked the end of their lives: their dwellings for the afterlife. Tombs, and the treasures within them, are almost the only artefacts to survive from Ancient China; their scale and sophistication rivals their equivalents in Ancient Egypt.Jessica Rawson, one of the most eminent Western scholars of China, explores twelve grand tombs - each from a specific historical moment and place - showing how they reveal wider political, dynastic and cultural developments, culminating in the lavish ambition of the First Emperor s monument, guarded by his army of terracotta warriors. Beautifully illustrated and drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, Life and Afterlife in Ancient China illuminates a constellation of beliefs about life and death very different from our own and provides a remarkable new perspective on one of the oldest civilisations in the world.
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The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife
Hello my newly dead friends. Gather round. My name is Bastet and I m going to be your tour guide to the afterlife. Please make sure your bandages don t trail as we walk along. Bastet is a mummified cat who is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt. Starting with some routine disembowelment and mummification, she explains about the role of the coffins, the separation of your soul, the importance of amulets and the various types of Egyptian tombs. Together, you will cross the river Styx and face the gods in one final judgement - the weighing of the heart. Bastet will make sure you have everything you need in the afterlife, because, it turns out, you can take it with you after all!This is a light-hearted, but nonetheless informative insight into the fascinating beliefs and traditions of Ancient Egypt. Bright, textural illustrations by Laura Winstone bring a freshness of tone to a subject matter that might be ancient, but never grows old.
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What it was like to be an Ancient Egyptian - David Long
From sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation.The incredible civilisation of ancient Egypt lasted for 3,000 years. Ruled over by pharaohs, the Egyptians developed agricultural skills and trading partnerships that enabled them to build a rich and powerful nation centred on the Nile.Far more advanced than any European coutnries at the time, the Egyptians achieved incredible feats of building, created a new way of writing, and revolutionised farming.Find out what life as an ancient Egyptian was actually like, both for pharaohs and ordinary people, in this fascinating new exploration by award-winning author David Long.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Egypt
Akhenaten has been the subject of radically different, even contradictory, biographies. The king has achieved fame as the worldâ ™s first individual and the first monotheist, but others have seen him as an incestuous tyrant who nearly ruined the kingdom he ruled. The gold funerary mask of his son Tutankhamun and the painted bust of his wife Nefertiti are the most recognizable artifacts from all of ancient Egypt. But who were Akhenaten and Nefertiti? And what do we actually know about rulers who lived more than three thousand years ago?It has been one hundred years since the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, and although â œKing Tutâ is a household name, his nine-year rule pales in comparison to the revolutionary reign of his parents. Akhenaten and Nefertiti became gods on earth by transforming Egyptian solar worship, making innovations in art and urban design, and merging religion and politics in ways never attempted before. Combining fascinating scholarship, the suspense of detective work, and adventurous thrills, Egyptâ ™s Golden Couple is a journey through excavations, museums, hieroglyphic texts, and stunning artifacts. From clue to clue, renowned Egyptologists John and Colleen Darnell reconstruct an otherwise untold story of the magnificent reign of Akhenaten and Nefertiti.
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Unstoppable Us Volume 2 - Yuval Noah Harari
From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us series that traces human development from the Agricultural Revolution to Prehistoric Egypt. Humans may have taken over the world, but what happened next? How did our hunter-gatherer ancestors become village farmers? Why were kingdoms and laws established? How did we go from being the rulers of Earth to the rulers of each other? And why isn t the world fair? The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you ll ever hear. And it s a true story! From cultivating land and sharing resources to building pyramids and paying taxes, prepare to discover how humans established civilization, endured the consequences for it, and created history-changing inventions along the way. In Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World, acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari explored the early history of humankind. In Volume 2, he is back with another expertly crafted story of how human society evolved and flourished. His dynamic writing is accompanied by maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations, making the incredible story of our past fun, engaging, and impossible to put down
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Ancient Greece - Thomas R. Martin
Offers a comprehensive history of ancient Greece. This title brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century B C E. Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, it integrates political, military, social, and cultural history.
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Apparitions at the Moment of Death - Daniel Bourke
Discover how the bonds of life and love transcend death• Explains the phenomenon of crisis apparitions: visions of loved ones that are experienced simultaneously with their deaths, even at great distances• Examines a wide range of sources, including history, literature, folklore, theology, and contemporary culture that demonstrate the timelessness and ubiquity of these ghostly encounters• Presents hundreds of vivid accounts of crisis apparitions, many never before compiled in a single volumeSince ancient times, people from nearly every culture and corner of the world have experienced visions of loved ones that coincided with their faraway deaths. These otherworldly synchronicities, known as crisis apparitions, are not rare; in fact, they have always been a part of our collective experience, blurring the lines between our knowledge of life and our beliefs about the afterlife. In this work of spiritual scholarship, academic researcher Daniel Bourke explores the moment of death from a deeply illuminating perspective, giving readers unprecedented access to mystifying corners of paranormal study.From the temples of ancient Egypt to the hospital rooms of the twenty-first century, from the works of Homer to the monks of the Middle Ages, from the saint to the shaman, Bourke examines the crisis apparition and the phenomena of the “living ghost” in legend, lyric, and lore, demonstrating their universal nature for the first time. He shares profound accounts from a wide range of sources—including history, literature, folklore, theology, and contemporary culture—to reveal how widespread these ghostly encounters are throughout the ages.In demonstrating how these remarkable encounters with “living ghosts” aren’t fearsome experiences but leave the recipient full of healing and hope, this book offers insight into how the beloved dead seem to communicate and the intertwined nature of humanity in this world and the next.
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The Roman Occupation of Iberia - J J Herrero Gimenez
The area of Hispania, this being the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula and its provinces, had a great influence on the development of the history of Ancient Rome. In part this was because some of Romeâ ™s main emperors, such as Trajan or Hadrian, politicians, including Lucius Cornelius Balbus the first consul of the Republic born outside of Italy, writers and poets like Martial or Lucanus, and philosophers, like Seneca, came from the Iberian Peninsula. It was also a consequence of the enormous commercial flow that existed between the colony and the metropolis, and because some of the events that took place in Hispania deeply marked Rome. For this reason, many of the main protagonists of its history, at some point in their lives lived, and fought, in Hispania, including such individuals as Sulla, Pompey, Julius Caesar and Augustus, among many others. Iberia became a battleground between Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War, followed by the endless bloody struggle against the Iberian and Celtic tribes that turned Hispania into a kind of Vietnam for the Romans. It was also the scene of bitter fighting during the Civil Wars that led to the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire, with the great battles between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey, as well as the final defeat of Quintus Sertorius who had held out in Spain for over a decade. There was also three years of struggle by the Emperor Augustus trying to quell the revolts of the Cantabrian tribes. Lastly, Spain, as with other parts of the Empire, had to battle the barbarian incursions. Those by the Mauri came from the south, while from the north poured the Goths. At first, they became foederati of the Romans, fighting for the Empire in exchange for land, but when Rome ended up collapsing, the Goths occupied the space of power left by the Romans. This, though, did not mean the disappearance of the Hispano-Romans, but rather that they began to collaborate with the new occupiers of Hispania, and their influence and legacy can still be felt today. This is seen not only through its language and culture, but also through a multitude of public works and an enormous amount of historical heritage that we can still enjoy.
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Becoming a Garment of Isis - Naomi Ozaniec
A step-by-step guide to developing an embodied relationship with Egyptian divinities• Details the nine stages of the ancient Egyptian initiatory path, describing each stage’s powers as well as the culminating ceremony called “The Crown of Isis” • Provides profound guided meditations for each of the nine stages and illustrates the manifestation of this path’s principles through stories of awakening • Shares the author’s personal journey as a Garment of Isis and her own powerful interactions with Isis, which culminated in her serving as Oracle of Isis at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1993 The Sacred Science of ancient Egypt was an initiatory spiritual system, a technology of consciousness designed to birth a mystical communion with the divinities, an embodied union of being between the eternal and the mortal. After initiation was completed, the re-identified being, now divinely possessed, was known as a Garment of Isis, signifying that the goddess Isis dwelt within them.Offering a practical guide to the key principles within the Egyptian temple tradition, Naomi Ozaniec explores the process of creating and developing a personal relationship with the Neteru, the divinities and forces of creation of ancient Egypt. She details the nine stages of this initiatory path, which are divided into three phases--heartmind, spiritmind, and soulmind. This step-by-step, interactive process culminates in a ceremony called The Crown of Isis. The author provides profound guided meditations and illustrates the manifestation of the initiate’s powers through stories of awakening brought on by this spiritual path. She also shares her personal journey as a Garment of Isis and her own powerful interactions with Isis. An accessible yet substantive guide to initiation into the Egyptian Mysteries, this book details how to gradually awaken and attune your mind to the symbolic, open access to higher realms of consciousness, and enter into a mystical marriage between personal and divine consciousness.
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The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles Book 2) - Rick Riordan
The Throne of Fire: the second book in Rick Riordan s The Kane Chronicles.EVER since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising.If Carter and Sadie don t destroy him, the world will end in five days time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .Can the Kanes destroy Apophis before he swallows the sun and plunges the earth into darkness . . . forever?
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Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases - Edmond Pottier
The book Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases by Edmond Pottier examines the creations of Douris, a well-known vase painter from Athens, and his contemporaries. The history of ancient Greek pottery and vase painting is briefly discussed at the beginning of the book. Then it concentrates on Douris, who was an Athens resident and worker in the latter half of the 5th century BCE. Pottier gives a history of Douris and talks about his aesthetic vision and vase painting advances. Additionally, the author looks at the vase paintings of other well-known artists of the era, including Euphronios, Brygos, and Onesimos. He evaluates them, compares them to Douris work, and discusses their topics, tactics, and styles. Pottier offers various examples of ancient Greek vases and their ornamentation throughout the book, along with thorough descriptions and analysis. He also discusses the mythical, cultural, and political themes shown on the vases as they relate to historical events. With an emphasis on the works of Douris and his contemporaries, Douris and the Painters of Greek Vases is a thorough examination of ancient Greek vase painting. For experts and admirers of ancient Greek art and culture, it is a useful tool.
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Riddle of the Sphinx - Naylor Trevor
The Riddles of the SphinxCombining expertise in quizzes and Egyptology, this book will delight readers, budding Egyptologists, and quiz enthusiasts of all ages. Illustrated with photographs, archive illustrations, and hieroglyphs, it is a fun and accessible way to learn about the world of ancient Egypt.The Riddles of the Sphinx
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Lethbridge-Stewart: Warriors of Montu - Gareth Madgwick
It was supposed to be a holiday. Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart and his fiancée, Fiona, certainly deserved one. A steamer down the Nile and a guided tour of the ruins and artefacts of Ancient Egypt should have been perfect. Then things went wrong: attacks on the passengers, secrecy, bizarre behaviour and a voice in Lethbridge-Stewart s head.
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Uncover History: Ancient Egypt - Rachel Minay
Uncover History and find out about ancient Egypt, its people and the story of ancient Egypt that goes back some 4,000 years. Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did and why the river Nile was so important to them. Discover the mysteries of the pyramids, why the Egyptians mummified their people and about the gods and goddesses that ruled their way of life. Find out the answer to questions such as what are hieroglyphs? , why were the pyramids built and why did ancient Egypt end? Using fun, humorous illustrations, this book tells the story of many great kings and pharaohs, such as Tutankhamen and Cleopatra and shows how hieroglyphs offer an insight into the daily life of the Egyptian people. Ideally suited for readers age 8+.Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, The Maya, The Vikings, Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, and the Shang Dynasty
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Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly! - Greg Jenner, Campbell Price
The first book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable â “ in fact, itâ ™s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through ancient Egypt, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Gregâ ™s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Egyptians and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because with history, youâ ™ll never believe what happens next!
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A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000 - 323 BC - Marc Van De Mieroop
BLACKWELL HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000â “323 BC Fourth Edition â œThis marvelous book is a classic, and deservedly so. This new edition brings the history up to date with revelations from newly published cuneiform tablets and recent archaeological excavations.â â ”Amanda H. Podany, Professor of History, Cal Poly Pomona â œAn outstanding resource for studying the history of the ANE... It is remarkable to find a volume with this subject matter that is as clear and as engaging as what Van De Mieroop has offered here. â ”Kurtis Peters, RBECS Now in its fourth edition, A History of the Ancient Near East remains one of the most accessible introductions to the rich and complex history of the region available. Integrating original sources, up-to-date scholarship, and extensive supplementary materials, this popular textbook provides student-friendly coverage of the origins of the first cities in Mesopotamia, the growth of the Babylonian and Hittite kingdoms, and the rise of the Assyrian and Persian empires. With an easy-to-understand narrative style, noted historian and lecturer Marc Van De Mieroop guides students through the extraordinary multicultural civilizations of the ancient Near Eastern world. Clear and straightforward chapters describe a wide variety of political, social, and cultural developments, beginning from the invention of writing circa 3000 BC and ending with the conquests of Alexander the Great. This new edition is fully revised to reflect the latest developments in the field, including entirely new sections on recent archaeological discoveries and textual findings. Streamlined and improved chapters are complemented with detailed maps, historical timelines, images and illustrations, and an extensive and up-to-date bibliography. A History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000â “323 BC, Fourth Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and introductory graduate courses on archaeology or ancient Near Eastern history, as well as a valuable resource for general readers with an interest in the ancient world and the Bible.
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Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs - Marcia Williams
Nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style.Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, Marcia Williams classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization.
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24 Hours in Ancient Egypt - Dr Donald P. Ryan
#39;Lively and amusing [...] an engaging read. Ryan successfully makes this ancient civilisation more immediate and accessible. #39; - Current World Archaeology _____________________ #39;[Donald] Ryan - who has worked in and on Egypt for decades, as an archaeologist, historian and popular writer - has succeeded in bringing all of his characters to life. This is a great little volume. #39; - KMT Magazine_____________________ #39;Very readable [...] its originality lies in the clever construction of the content. The variety of characters covered allows for a considerable breadth of information on life for the rich and poor. #39; - Ancient Egypt Magazine_____________________Spend 24 hours with the inhabitants of the most powerful kingdom in the ancient world.Ancient Egypt wasn’t all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra.During the course of a day in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), Egypt’s religious capital, we meet 24 Egyptians from all strata of society – from the king to the bread-maker, the priestess to the fisherman, the soldier to the midwife – and get to know what the real Egypt was like by spending an hour in their company. We encounter a different one of these characters every hour and in every chapter, and through their eyes see what an average day in ancient Egypt was really like.
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Ancient Egypt - DK
Take a journey through Ancient Egypt and see how the pharaohs once lived!An enticing and insightful guide that covers 3000 years of life under the pharaoh s rule (c.3200-30 BCE), from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest, this book explains it all!Written by a team of respected Egyptologists, this Egyptian history book includes:- Themed spreads which explore developments in areas such as religion, writing, painting, ceramics, and medicine - Biography spreads which feature the lives of the most influential pharaohs and queens- Detailed maps which set the main sites in context, and show the growth of the civilisation and its trade network- An 80-page reference section which provides a directory of the pharaohs, gods, and goddesses Unlock every aspect of Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs such as Tutankhamen, discover the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza and even ordinary people s everyday lives and beliefs. From 31 Egyptian dynasties and 3000 years of history to the time of Narmer, and to that of Cleopatra and so much more, this is the perfect comprehensive guide to Egypt s ancient civilisation.This up-to-date biography of Ancient Egypt is filled with so much to learn and experience. Filled with more than 850 photos, illustrations, and maps, this is the perfect book for adventurous thinkers, life-long learners, or anyone with an interest in ancient civilisations and Egyptology.
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History of Philosophy Volume 9 - Frederick Copleston
Copleston⠙s ninth volume of his A History of Philosophy masterfully takes in over 150 years of French thought from the French Revolution to the mid-twentieth century.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 9 covers Henri Bergson, Albert Camus, Auguste Comte, Maine de Biran, Claude Lévi-Strauss and Jean-Paul Sartre.This volume includes history from the ideologists, to positivists such as Comte, to the singular work of Bergson, to philosophers of science, religion and politics, to Sartre⠙s existentialism, and finally to the beginning of the dramatic and controversial changes that developed in French post-war philosophy with phenomenology and structuralism.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt - Rik Worth
What REALLY happened in Ancient Egypt? In this graphic novel the animals of the past are here to tell you the REAL deal...So, you think you know about Ancient Egypt - the pyramids, mummies, and pharoahs? Well, we re the animals of Ancient Egypt and we think it s time we told you the REAL history. We re kind of a big deal to the Ancient Egyptians. You might learn a thing or two, starting with the Pharoahs. Oh, boy. Did you know there were seven Cleopatras?! And eleven Ramesses? We re going to talk about the really good stuff, like baboon guards, mummified cats, and sacred poop-pushers. This TRUE comic book will keep every reader glued to the page as they discover life in Ancient Egypt.
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Ancient Egypt - Ian Shaw
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination -- mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization?This second edition of Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, inlcuding ideas about Egyptian kingship, ancient Egyptian writing systems, and the history of Egyptology. Ian Shaw introduces the reader to issues relating to ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual relations; the latest ideas about death, funerary rites and mummification; and thoughts on religion and ethics in ancient Egypt. He also looks at the phenomenon of Egyptomania, whereby certain books and films have sensationalised aspects of Egyptian culture. Finally, Shaw takes the story to the present day by illustrating the impact of the Arab Spring on approaches to Egyptian museums and cultural heritage.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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History of Philosophy Volume 11 - Frederick Copleston
In this additional volume of A History of Philosophy Copleston provides a detailed and objective introduction to Logical Positivism and Existentialism - two highly controversial areas of recent thought.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 11 covers A.J. Ayer, Albert Camus, Martin Heidegger, Karl Jasper, Søren Kierkegaard, Gabriel Marcel, Jean-Paul Sartre and Ludwig Wittgenstein.Between them, the movements of Logical Positivism and Existentialism dominated philosophy in Europe for much of the last century, and the influence they exerted can still be felt today. This book explores the work of many of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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History of Philosophy Volume 8 - Frederick Copleston
The eighth volume of Coplestonâ ™s A History of Philosophy opens with an examination of the turn to empiricism in nineteenth-century Britain, analysing the important work of utilitarian thinkers such as Bentham and Mill.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 8 covers Jeremy Bentham, Francis Herbert Bradley, John Dewey, William James, John Stuart Mill, George Edward Moore, Charles Sanders Peirce, Josiah Royce, Bertrand Arthur William Russell and Herbert Spencer.This volume details the development of idealism in both Britain and America as well as the revolt against it represented by the work of Moore and Russell in the twentieth century. There is also an invaluable section on Peirceâ ™s and Deweyâ ™s pragmatism.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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History of Philosophy Volume 6 - Frederick Copleston
In the sixth volume of his A History of Philosophy, Copleston examines the Enlightenment in France and Germany.Frederick Copleston was Professor of the History of Philosophy and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at London University. This eleven-volume work is one of the most remarkable single-handed scholarly enterprises of modern times. Volume 6 covers Johann Gottfried von Herder, Immanuel Kant, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Giambattista Vico, Voltaire and Christian Wolff.The influence of the Enlightenment has been long argued over to the point where some have rejected its claims for rational thought. Copleston discusses the work of major figures such as Rousseau, Lessing, Herder and Voltaire. He also looks in fascinating detail at the philosophy of Kant, so vital to an understanding of the development of nineteenth-, twentieth- and twenty-first-century philosophy. This volume is the ideal companion not only to the Enlightenment but also to the contemporary debates it has provoked.Brimming with detail and enthusiasm, A History of Philosophy gives an accessible account of philosophers from all eras and explains their works in relation to other philosophers. Each volume is an ideal guide for students studying specific eras and as a set offers a complete and unrivalled overview of the entire western philosophical tradition.
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Ancient Egypt 8: Titans of War - Wilbur Smith
A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION.For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita s care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other.Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all?
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