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Reference Books & Recommended Books on
Egypt
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Books on Ancient
Egypt
A
Dictionary of Ancient Egypt, Author - Margaret Bunson
 
This easy to use dictionary
covers a wealth of information, and is abundantly illustrated with over 170
maps, charts, and drawings based on reliefs, paintings and statues. The
dictionary is an extraordinary compendium illuminating the dynasties of ancient
Egypt as they established new horizons of art, architecture and spiritual
insights on the human journey through time.
Egypt of the Pharaohs:An Introduction - Sir Alan
Gardiner
Written by Sir Alan
Gardiner, one of the world's most distinguished Egyptologists. Sir Gardiner
gives a history of Egyptology and the foundations of Egyptian history from its
foundations. His history covers Egypt from Predynastic times to Alexander the
Great
Chronicle of the Pharaohs
This is the first book to
depict chronologically and in narrative form all the rulers and dynasties of
Egypt, from Narmer, who united the two lands along the Nile, to Cleopatra 3,000
years later. Includes biographical portraits, timelines, cartouches (royal
names in hieroglyphs), genealogical tables, and portraits. Contains over 300
illustrations, some in color.
Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, Author - Barbara
Mertz
Barbera Mertz writes about
Egyptian history in a refreshing way. To illustrate the style of writing used
in this book, here is an excerpt describing the Narmer Palette. "Stone palettes
are common in predynastic graves; they were used for grinding cosmetics. As
time went on they got bigger and their surface became a ground for bas-relief.
The palette of Narmer shows a quaint little king, dressed in a kilt and in the
White Crown of the south,coolly preparing to bash a kneeling captive on the
head."
Books on
Hieroglyphs
An
Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary in 2 Volumes
This book can be described
as the definitive dictionary on ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Besides the
Hieroglyphic entries, arranged according to their alphabet, the book also
contains an index of English words, a king list and a geographical list. The
two volumes contain over 1,300 pages.
How
to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs
You need no previous
experience reading hieroglyphs to benefit from this book. This is a hieroglyphs
guide for the layperson, tourist or museum enthusiast who would like to have
more of a clue when it comes to understanding Egyptian Hieroglyphs. How to read
Egyptian Hieroglyphs makes possible a deeper appreciation not just of museum
displays but of the Egyptian culture that used this writing system.
Historical Fiction set in
Ancient Egypt
Ramses:The Son of Light - Volume 1, Author - Christian
Jacq
Ancient Egypt comes alive
in this new series. The Son of Light recounts the thrilling story of Ramses,
the legendary king who ruled Egypt for more than 60 years. Chosen by the
Pharaoh Seti, the 14 year old Ramses sets into motion a tapestry of royal
intrigue, treacherous plots and romantic adventures that will keep you
spellbound and hungry for more.
Ramses:The Eternal Temple - Volume 2, Author - Christian
Jacq
The splendor and danger of
ancient Egypt continues in the second volume of this magnificent saga. For
Ramses, the coronation has arrived. Now he will learn whether the friends of
his youth, people such as Moses and the aging Greek poet, Homer can truly be
trusted. Shaanar, the young king's scheming older brother, still has designs on
the crown, and in the shadows, the machinations of a mysterious sorcerer
threaten the throne.
Ramses:The Battle of Kadesh - Volume 3, Author - Christian
Jacq
The powererful Hittites
have declared war on Egypt, and Ramses must do the impossible: seize their
impregnable fortress at Kadesh with his ragged army, even as his powerful
bodyguard and right-hand man has been arrested, suspected of treason.
Ramses:The Lady of Abu Simbel - Volume 4, Author -
Christian Jacq
Ramses must make the
decision of treaty negotiation with the Hittites, a formidable foe. But
military matters pale in comparison to matters of the heart, as Ramses decides
to build temples honoring his wife, Nefertari.
Ramses:Under the Western Acacia - Volume 5, Author -
Christian Jacq
The final episode in the
life of Ramses. I have not read it yet, but I understand that Mr. Jacq saved
the best for last.
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