330円 Still one of the largest pieces of architecture ever constructed, the Great Pyramid has long been the subject of wonder as to when it was built, by whom, and most importantly, why. The conventional explanation is that it was built during the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu by skilled Egyptian laborers...

496円 Chapters include: Antiquity of Magical Practices in Egypt; Magical Stones or Amulets; Magical Figures; Magical Pictures and Formulæ, Spells, Etc.; Magical Names; Magical Ceremonies; and, Demoniacal Possession, Dreams, Ghosts, Lucky and Unlucky Days, Horoscopes, Prognostications, Transformations, ...

661円 A really interesting look at ancient Egypt and all aspects of it. It's not as scholarly a book as, perhaps the E. A. Wallis Budge ones, but that's not entirely a bad thing. It's very readable and he delves into historical records, religious texts and even gives an account of a day in Memphis. He ...

661円 The Egypt illustrations by David Roberts’ Nile (1796–1864) graciously captures life in Egypt and its ancient civilization. These Egyptian illustrated picturesque scenes of Egypt and its architectural landmarks, as well as the daily lives of the people, while traveling around this fascinating coun...

5,172円 An Egyptian foreign minister’s fascinating account of his time in office during the final years of the Mubarak era Ahmed Aboul Gheit served as Egypt’s minister of foreign affairs under President Hosni Mubarak from 2004 until 2011. In this compelling memoir, he takes us inside the momentous years ...

1,054円 House of Life: an institution little known in culture current of those interested in ancient Egypt. Yet, as we will see, was a foundation of extreme importance for the elaboration of various facets of the religious and magical culture of Egypt. According to existing documents, the House of Life a...

2,519円 "Relentlessly entertaining"ーMichelle Green, The New York Times Women travelers in Egypt in the nineteenth century saw aspects of the country unseen by their male counterparts, as they spent time both in the harems of Cairo and with the women they met along the Nile. Some of them, like Sarah Belz...

450円 As the western world fell into darkness, she dared defend the light. Born in 355 CE in the aftermath of Constantine's reign, Hypatia of Alexandria lived in a collapsing Roman Empire, a world where obedience to religious authorities trumped science, where reason and logic threatened the new world ...

300円 In "Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments," A. H. Sayce presents a compelling exploration of archaeological findings that shed new light on ancient civilizations, particularly those of the Near East. The book is characterized by its analytical approach and engaging literary style, weaving togeth...

1,757円 about book: ...sensual dancers who come to life if a skilful representation makes them look beautiful, attractive, sexy. Perhaps it is true that, at banquets and parties, they used to dance naked, wearing only a garland of flowers round their neck: who can say? Actually, it does not really matter...

421円 ANCIENT EGYPT This book is a complete guide to Ancient Egypt and Egyptian mythology. You will soon learn about the many Egyptian Gods, and the most famous mythological stories out of Egypt. These stories include tales of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, the creation of the world, and more! Ancient Egypt...

1,757円 Il libro: ...Splendide danzatrici in atteggiamenti sensuali prendono vita se rappresentate nelle tombe con la perizia e la capacità dell’artista egiziano che sa renderle belle, attraenti e conturbanti. E chissà se nei banchetti e nelle feste davvero danzavano nude o con una semplice ghirlanda di ...