Egyptian Books

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An Ancient Egyptian Herbal

by Lisa Manniche

With 23 photographs and 96 line drawings, the author discusses the Egyptians uses of herbs and flowers for both decorative and practical purposes, and the importance of plants for funerary and festive occasions. Drawing on texts written by the Egyptians and their neighbours, and on works by classical authors, Manniche has reconstructed a herbal of 93 species of plants and trees and provides a definitive glossary of the properties of each plant and quotes authentic recipes for cosmetics and remedies.

Price: £9.99

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Chronicle of the Pharaohs

by Peter A Clayton

The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt

A best-selling popular history and a unique work of reference. 350 illustrations - 130 in colour including portraits of all the major rulers - and diagrams and plans of royal tombs and monuments. Paperback.

Price: £14.95

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Egyptian Animals: Guardians & Gateways of the Gods

by Akkadia Ford

A source book of lore exploring the world of the Egyptian tradition from the perspective of the sacred animals, with an emphasis on the relevance of the Egyptian mysteries in the daily lives of 21st century practitioners. No pre-requisite knowledge is required to utilise this volume; this book will interest not only those drawn to Egyptian mysteries, but also followers of other Pagan and esoteric paths linking to animal forms.

Price: £16.95

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Magic in Ancient Egypt

by Geraldine Pinch

Magic in Ancient Egypt

In this newly revised and updated edition, Dr. Pinch exams the connections between myth and magic, and the deities, such as Isis and Bes, who had special magical importance. The technique of magic, its practitioners and the surviving magical texts are discussed, as are the objects which were used in magic: figurines, statues, amulets and wands.

Includes 40 colour and 56 black and white illustrations.

A must for shelves!

Price: £12.99

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Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt

The British Museum

The first illustrated guide to the highlights of this wonderful collection. features over 200 of the most stunning and important Egyptian and Sudanese artefacts in the museum. The objects are arranged in chronological order, beginning with the earliest Predynastic pots and figurines and continuing through the 3000 year rule of the pharaohs, right up to Roman Egypt and the Coptic Christian period. Thus the book provides an overview of the whole of ancient Egyptian art and civilisation. Highly recommended. Hardback.

Price: £20.00

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People of Ancient Egypt

An attractive hardback with numerous plates, here we have highlighted some of the individuals who make up Ancient Egyptian society from the Old Kingdom to the end of Celopatra’s reign: Kings such as Akhenaten, Horemheb and Ramses II. The lives of some 20 individuals are reconstructed as we learn of their families and religious beliefs. The text is illustrated with a wide range of photographs, diagrams and surviving artefacts that would have featured in their everyday lives. A must for the shelf of every Egyptologist.

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Treasures of the Pharaohs

by Delia Pemberton, Joann Fletcher

The Glories of Ancient Egypt

Luscious and A4 in size, a fascinating overview of one of the most thrilling ceremonial complexes of antiquity the city of these on the Nile with its splendid timeless and sculptress and the nearby tombs of the valley of the kings and queens. Brings the mysterious world of the pharaohs to life as never before, in a chronological account of their reigns, traced through their temples, treasures and tombs. Hardback.

Price: £17.99

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The Treasures of Tutankhamun

by Jaromir Malek

This phenomenal book contains over 30 rare and newly researched removable facsimile documents of historic importance. Covering the work of Egyptologists, it finally details the actual discovery and original expedition, drawing on the personal archives of Howard Carter himself. Beautifully illustrated, the book contains over 30 items pf rare and removable memorabilia. Hardback.

Price: £30.00

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The Wisdom of Ptah-Hotep

Spiritual Treasures from the Age of the Pyramids

by Christian Jacq

A very recent publication in English of one of the oldest books in the world...here we are presented with a new vision of one of the pillars of Egyptian wisdom. Through this book we can see into the mind of the sage and share his most intimate reflections. Styled as advice from father to some or master to pupil, his words offer counsel on timeless topics such as; the art of governing, the nature of true knowledge and how to live a harmonious life.

Hardback

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