Qur'anic Matters
5,448円 Finalist for the American Academy of Religion (AAR) Book Award 2020 In Qur'anic Matters, Natalia Suit explores the materiality of books, focusing on the mushaf. With its paper, binding, ink, and script, the mushaf is not simply a carrier of the Qur'anic text but, by the virtue of its material bod...
A World Beneath the Sands: The Golden Age...
2,388円 A thrilling history of the West’s scramble for the riches of ancient Egypt by the foremost Egyptologist of our time. From the decipherment of hieroglyphics in 1822 to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon a hundred years later, the uncovering of Egypt’s ancient p...
The House of the Hidden Places
150円 In "The House of the Hidden Places", first published in 1895, Walter Marsham Adams clearly lays out evidence that the Great Pyramid at Giza corresponds architecturally to the initiation ritual detailed in the Egyptian Book of the Dead (which Adams preferred to call what he felt was its rightful t...
Understanding Egypt
164円 To better understand human history so we can live our future better to think more realistic, critical and to remove misconceptions Important note Somebody is pushing conspiracy theories about me which is against Asian culture and tradition if anybody has any pictures, messages or videos I challen...
The Autocratic Parliament
3,973円 When protests erupted in response to the 2010 Egyptian parliament elections that were widely viewed as fraudulent, many wondered. Why now? Voters had never witnessed free and fair elections in the past, so why did these elicit such an outcry? To answer this question, Weipert-Fenner conducted the ...
Watermelon Democracy
3,973円 In Egypt, something that fails to live up to its advertised expectations is often called a watermelon: a grand promise that later turns out to be empty talk. The political transition in Egypt after protests overthrew Husni Mubarak in 2011 is one such watermelon. Stacher examines the uprising and ...
Die Gladiatoren: Ein Leben für Ruhm und Ehre
350円 Die Gladiatoren: Ein Leben für Ruhm und Ehre Einblicke in das Leben der furchtlosen Krieger Was Du in diesem Buch über den Gladiator erfährst: ... Ursprünge und Entstehung der Gladiatorenkämpfe ... welchen Stellenwert die Gladiatoren bzw. Gladiatorenkämpfe hatten ... die Arena: das Kolosseum ... ...
Hasisadra's Adventure
150円 In "Hasisadra's Adventure," Thomas Henry Huxley presents a compelling narrative that intertwines the themes of evolution, survival, and the quest for knowledge. The novella, imbued with Huxley'Äôs characteristic scientific insights, employs a rich, allegorical style that mirrors contemporary deba...
Scarabs
150円 In "Scarabs," Isaac Myer deftly intertwines myth and reality, exploring the ancient symbolism of the scarab beetle within the context of human existence and identity. The narrative unfolds through a blend of lyrical prose and sharp insights, inviting readers to reflect on the cyclical nature of l...
There was a King in Egypt
150円 In "There was a King in Egypt," Norma Lorimer weaves a rich tapestry of historical fiction set in ancient Egypt, illuminated by a lyrical prose style that blends meticulous research with imaginative storytelling. The narrative explores the complex interplay of power and personal ambition through ...
El Kab
470円 In "El Kab," James Edward Quibell presents a meticulous examination of the ancient Egyptian site of El Kab, employing a blend of archaeological precision and vivid prose. This seminal work highlights the archaeological significance of El Kab, detailing the findings from extensive excavations and ...
Traité d’Isis et d’Osiris
602円 Plutarque, dans ce traité, se propose d'expliquer la fable d'Isis et d'Osiris, deux divinités égyptiennes, et de rendre compte des opinions différentes auxquelles cette fable avait donné lieu. « II l'a fait, dit l'abbé Batteux, avec une sorte de gravité religieuse, qui annonce non-seulement les r...
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