The Good Kings. Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World, Hardback - Kara Cooney

Explores the lives of five pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3, 000-year empire and its meaning to...

Reducere. An engrossing biography of the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power. Hatshepsut--the daugh...

Publisher: Stanford University PressAuthor(s): Ali Humayun AkhtarNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 159 x 237 x 23Cover type: Ha...

Reducere. "Eternal Egypt: Ancient Rituals for the Modern World" is the first comprehensive collection of important temple rituals performed throughout Egypt ...

From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the Medicis to our own time, this spiritual adventure story traces the profound influen...

Award-winning historian Linda Colley shows the dawn of the modern world - through the advance of written constitutions.Illustrations: 1 x 16 pp pla...

Reducere. Description- The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hath...

The fascinating story of the Regency period in Britain - an immensely colourful and chaotic decade that marked the emergence of the modern world.

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

An award-winning historian's revisionary account of the early modern world, showing how apocalyptic ideas stimulated political, religious, and inte...

Reducere. A fascinating examination of the role of lighting in ancient Egyptian culture Artificial lighting is one of the earliest tools used by humans. By t...

This book conclusively demonstrates that by respecting transparency and with dogged perseverance, a nonviolent public leader can become an influent...

Patent documents describe inventions and offer accurate information about the history of technology. This book shows how patents and the inventions...

Reducere. Gerald Massey's masterwork is presented to readers anew in this splendid new edition, which combines all twelve books plus the appendix into a sing...

From the bestselling author of SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, the fascinating story of how images of Roman autocrats have influenced art, culture...

The Material World of Ancient Egypt - William H. Peck

Reducere. DescriptionExplore the History and Mythology of the Egyptian Kingdom There are many mysteries of the ancient Egyptian empire and dynasties. Archaeo...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCNumber of pages: 288Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 164 x 242 x 24Cover type: HardbackEditor(s): Christopher ...

From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for...

Publisher: Northgate PublishersAuthor(s): Alison RobertsNumber of pages: 186Publication date: 1995Dimensions: 231 x 185 x 15Cover type: Paperback /...

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing LtdAuthor(s): Anne RooneyIllustration(s): Hardback with jacketNumber of pages: 128Collection: The Story of Everythin...

Indian Mathematics gives a unique insight into the history of mathematics within a historical global context.Publisher: World Scientific Europe Ltd...

Publisher: Sussex Academic PressNumber of pages: 460Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 176 x 252 x 31Cover type: HardbackEditor(s): Jose Pedro Paiva...

Woven & Worn showcases innovative makers of mindful wearables. Unravel the world of sustainable fashion and discover your importance within it.

Publisher: 1517 MediaAuthor(s): Amanda Martinez BeckNumber of pages: 200Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 223 x 146 x 19Cover type: HardbackRedesco...

Published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the moment that Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon broke open Tutankhamun's tomb, a riveting acco...

Discover the men who developed the sextant, the washing machine and the lawn-mower. Read about the man who was known as Iron Mad' Wilkinson - and w...

Forged by natural selection and honed by evolution, humans are perfectly adapted machines. . . for a world that no longer exists.

With his earlier two series in Egyptology, Gerald Massey turned existing doctrine on its head to argue that not only had Egypt spawned human civili...

Reducere. A WORK OF RECLAMATION AND RESTITUTION IN TWELVE BOOKS Vol. I and 2. www.moorthings.com It may have been a million years ago The Light was kindled i...

Now in its fourth edition, this textbook gives a clear and concise account of the government and politics of democratic states, comprehensively upd...

Unholy Union is a snapshot of rugby in the 21st century, and how rugby collided with the modern world.

Retellings of classic fairy tales in line with the culture of young adults today. The Pied Piper shifts his content strategy to attract more follow...

The new book from the award-winning SUNDAY TIMES journalist Brian Appleyard. This is a spirited exploration of cars and their cultural impact throu...

Did the Romans really use bum sponges? What are the four humours? Who were the berserkers and why did the Egyptians worship cats? Delve deep into t...

Reducere. DescriptionG rard Anaclet Vincent Encausse (1865 - 1916), commonly known by his esoteric pseudonym Papus, was the French hypnotist, physician, and ...

Publisher: BookLife PublishingAuthor(s): Robin TwiddyNumber of pages: 24Collection: Life Long AgoPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 225 x 229 x 9Cov...

This book mixes old school wisdom, with a modern approach to self-care. Discover the sacred power of charms and symbols used by different cultures ...

A compulsive page-turner about the battle for Berlin and control of the Western world in the aftermath of the Second World War from 'the master of ...

Publisher: American University in Cairo PressAuthor(s): Amandine MarshallTranslator: Colin ClementNumber of pages: 298Publication date: 2022Dimensi...

Reducere. The Serpent encircles all that is. Present before the beginning, serpents will outlast the end. Serpents are always present on our journey should w...

Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press LtdAuthor(s): Lamont DeHaven KingIllustration(s): maps; mapsNumber of pages: 244Publication date: 2006Dimensions:...

DescriptionJourney through 30, 000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the begin...

Publisher: Weldon Owen Children's BooksIllustration(s): colour illustrations throughoutNumber of pages: 80Collection: The Magnificent Book ofPublic...

Spend a year in the company of the ancient Egyptians, during the twenty-sixth and final year of the reign of Amenhotep II (c.1400 BC), which saw a ...

From the founding of ancient capitals to buzzing modern megacities, this history of ten cities explores how urban centres have led civilisation for...