The Ancient
Egyptians
Adam Terry Ashcroft
Book List
This is some of my book
list!
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Titles
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My
Comments
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Authors
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Publishers
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Pages
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Year
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A Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian
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A dictionary of nearly 6000
carefully chosen words. In hieroglyphs, transliteration &
translation
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Faulkner, Raymond O
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Griffith Institute
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327
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1988
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A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
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All the Egyptians deities
catalogued into an easy dictionary - descriptions and history
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Hart, George
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Routledge
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229
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1st Print 1986 / This Reprint 2000
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A History of the Ancient Egyptians
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Breasted's history - a bit
dated but still interesting reading
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Breasted, James Henry
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London, John Murray
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469
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1st Print 1905 / This Reprint 1927
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ABC of Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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Contains lists of the most
frequently occuring hieroglyphs with simple exercises. A good
introduction.
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Malek, Jaromir
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Ashmolean Museum
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46
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1994
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An Introduction to Egyptology
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A gentle introduction into the
whole range of life from the Pyramids, Pharoahs and everday
life.
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Putnam, James
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Grange Books
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112
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1997
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Ancient Egypt
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The myths and religion of
Ancient Egypt. Studies the tombs, temples and burial sites as
well as the chronology.
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Oakes, L / Gahlin, L
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Select Editions
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512
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2002
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Ancient Egyptian Magic
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The mythology and magic of
Ancient Egypt. The beliefs, rituals and magical practices.
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Christie, Anne
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Silverdale Books
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112
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2003
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Ancient Egyptian Literature - Volume 1: The
Old and Middle Kingdoms
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Excellent book on the
translations of the monuments, inscriptions and literature of
Ancient Egypt
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Lichtheim, Miriam
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California
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235
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1st Print 1975 / This Reprint 1997
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Atlas of Ancient Egypt
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The first ever atlas of Ancient
Egypt. Maps and descriptions of all the Ancient towns and
cities - Excellent book.
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Baines, J / Malek, J
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Andromeda Oxford
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240
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1996
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British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
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A very good, in-depth
dictionary on Ancient Egypt
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Shaw, Ian/Nicholson, Paul
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326
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1st Print 1995 / This Reprint 1997
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Chronicle of the Pharaohs
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Rundown and chronology of the
Kings, Queens and Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
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Clayton, Peter A.
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Thames & Hudson
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224
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1994
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Conversations with Mummies
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In depth look at mummification
and it's history
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David, Rosalie/Archbold, R
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Harper Collins
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191
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2000
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Death in Ancient Egypt
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Burial customs - the objects
within the tombs as well as the Ancient Egyptians philosophy
on Death and the afterlife.
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Spencer, A.J.
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Penguin
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256
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1982
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Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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Excellent book with many
colorful illustrations on reading hieroglyphs. Good tips and
pointers on remembering as well.
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McDermott, Bridget
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Duncan Baird Publishers
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171
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2001
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Description of Egypt
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Many, many of the engravings
and pictures from Napoleon's expedition into Egypt, condensed
into a pocket sized book - fabulous quality pictures.
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Neret, Gilles
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Taschen
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191
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2003
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Dictionary of Egyptology
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General, small, pocket
reference.
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Brockhampton Reference
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Brockhampton Press
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188
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1997
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Egypt - Gods, Myths and Religion
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An in-depth examination at the
religious belief and myths.
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Gahlin, Lucia
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Lorenz Books
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256
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2001
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Egypt - The World of the Pharaohs
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An absolute MONSTER of
a book. From prehistoric times, it tells of the complete
history of the Ancient Egyptians. Superb photo's, maps and
diagrams. Weighs a ton with a ton of information!
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Schulz, R / Seidel, M
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Konemann
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538
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2003
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Egypt and Nubia
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Nubia's history and it's
relationship with Ancient Egypt
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Taylor, John H.
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British Museum
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72
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1993
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Egypt of the Pharaohs
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Excellent piece of work. All
the king-lists as well as the history of the Egyptian people
and pharaohs
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Gardiner, Sir Alan
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Oxford Uni' Press
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461
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1st Print 1961 / This Reprint 1964
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Egypt's False Prophet - Akhenaton
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Nicholas Reeves interpretation
on the life of this amazing and compelling figure.
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Reeves, Nicholas
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Thames & Hudson
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208
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2001
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Egyptian Grammar
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The ultimate book for learning
to read and write Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. EXCELLENT!
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Gardiner
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Griffith Institute
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646
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1st Print 1927 / This Reprint 1999
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Egyptian Language
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Lessons in understanding the
Hieroglyphs.
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Budge, E.A. Wallis
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Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd
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246
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1st Print 1910 / This Reprint 1973
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Exploring the World of the Pharaohs
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A guide to Ancient Egypt with
most topics included.
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Hobson, Christine
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Thames & Hudson
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192
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1980
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From Dot to Cleopatra
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Plain speaking book to take the
baffle and confusion out of the history of Ancient Egypt from
the year 'Dot'.
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Buffry, Alan
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Frontier
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232
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1997
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GIZA - The Truth
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Theories, methods,
measurements, conspiracies etc - fascinating reading!
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Lawton, I/Ogilvie-Herald, C
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Virgin
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573
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2000
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How To Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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A step-by-step guide to
teaching yourself how to read hieroglyphs
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Collier, M / Manley, B
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British Museum
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176
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1998
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How To Read Hieroglyphes
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Teaches you how to read the
names of the most important Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
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Lambelet, K
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Lehnert & Landrock Succ. Publish. Cairo
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20
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1974
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Introducing Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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11 Lessons in understanding how
to read and write hieroglyphs
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Watterson, Barbara
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Scottish Academic Press
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152
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1980
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Judgement of the Pharaoh
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Description of the law, crimes
and punishments of Ancient Egypt.
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Tyldesley, Joyce
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Phoenix
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199
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2000
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Legends of the Egyptian Gods
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The legends of the Gods of
Ancient Egypt in hieroglyphs and their translations
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Budge, E.A. Wallis
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Dover
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248
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1st Print 1912 / This Reprint 1994
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Life In The Land Of The Pharaohs
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General description of the
lives of Ancient Egyptians
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Readers Digest
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Readers Digest
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160
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1995
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Mummies - Unwrapping the Past
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Learning the techniques of
mummification and it's meanings.
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David, Rosalie
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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40
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1997
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Myths & Legends of Egypt
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The ancient rituals and stories
of Ancient Egypt - the myths and legends.
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Spence, Lewis
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Senate
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370
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1st Print 1915 / This Reprint 1998
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Notes on Middle Egyptian Grammar
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Exercises and lessons on the
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Lots of translations. A very
good book.
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Bakir, A.M.
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Aris & Phillips
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152
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1st Print 1978 / This Reprint 1984
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People of the Pharaohs
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The life, beliefs and
achievements of the ordinary people of Ancient Egypt by
examining the trades and professions from all levels of
society.
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Wilson, Hilary
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Brockhampton Press
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248
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1st Print 1997 / This Reprint 1999
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Reading the Past - Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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Teaches the basic principles of
reading hieroglyphs.
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Davies, W.V.
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British Museum
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64
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1st Print 1987 / This Reprint 1997
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The Arts & Crafts of Ancient Egypt
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Petrie's excellent description
of the arts and crafts
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Petrie, Flinders
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T. N. Foulis
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166
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1st Print 1909 / This Reprint 1910
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The Awesome Egyptians
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Had to put this in - excellent
for children. Even I couldn't put it down ;-)
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Dreary, T / Hepplewhite, P
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Hippo
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128
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1994
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The Black Pharaohs
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The history and association
between KUSH and Ancient Egypt - A good read
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Morkot, Robert G.
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The Rubicon Press
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342
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2000
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The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient
Egypt
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A comprehensive and
authoritative guide to the deities of Ancient Egypt. Many
illustrations as well!
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Wilkinson, Richard H.
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Thames & Hudson
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256
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2003
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead
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Complete Egyptian text,
transliteration and translation of the Papyrus of Ani - The
Book of the Dead
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Budge, E.A. Wallis
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Dover
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377
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1st Print 1895 / This Reprint 1967
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The Elements of Egyptian Wisdom
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Combing historical accuracy and
esoteric insight, this book goes into the background of
Egyptian tradition to reveal the secrets of it's myth and
spirituality.
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Ozaniec, Naomi
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Element
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139
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1st Print 1994 / This Reprint 1998
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The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
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General Dictionary - good for
an introduction into Ancient Egypt
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Bunson, Margaret
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Facts on File
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291
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2001
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The First Hundred Years
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Interesting history of the 1st
100 years of Egyptology at the UCL
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Janssen, Rosalind M.
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UCL
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105
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1992
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The Great Pyramid
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A real in-depth look at the
Great Pyramid. Its Dimensions, explainations & theories.
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Smyth, Piazzi
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Bell
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664
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1st Print 1880 / This Reprint 1990
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The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
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A presentation of the facts and
legends of Ancient Egypt. It's achievements and the legacy
it's left behind which turn up in familiar ideas and objects.
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Freeman, Charles
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Andromeda Oxford
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224
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1997
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The Liturgy Of Funerary Offerings
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Egyptian texts with English
translations
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Budge, E.A. Wallis
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Dover
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268
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1st Print 1909 / This Reprint 1994
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The Lost Tomb
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Kent Weeks book on the
discovery and exploration of KV5 - the largest tomb in Egypt.
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Weeks, Kent R
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Phoenix
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330
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1998
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The Monuments of Egypt - The Napoleonic
Edition
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Every single engraving, plate,
drawing from the expedition of Napoleon Boneparte. A HUGE
book. Over 3000 plates!!
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Gilispie, C/Dewachter, M
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Konecky & Konecky
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N/A
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1987
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The Mummy
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Explaination on the history,
theory and methods of mummification
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Tyldesley, Joyce
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Carlton
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128
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1999
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The Mummy - A Handbook of Egyptian Funerary
Archaeology
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The funerary history, methods
and descriptions - very, very iin depth!
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Budge, W
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KPI
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513
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1st Print 1893 / This Reprint 1987
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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
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From the Early Stone Age to the
Roman Empire - a fascinating history of Ancient Egypt.
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Shaw, Ian
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Oxford
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512
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2000
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The Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt
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Guide to the tombs and sites of
Egypt. Over 160 Private tombs, as well as the Pharaohs - an
excellent guide
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Murnane, William J.
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Penguin
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522
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1996
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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient
Egypt
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A historical guide to Ancient
Egypt with plenty of maps and diagrams.
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Manley, Bill
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Penguin
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144
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1996
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The Private Lives of the Pharaohs
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Scientific and hieroglyphic
evidence of Tutankhamun, the death of the 18th Dynasty and the
Great Pyramid....
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Tyldesley, Joyce
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4 Books
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192
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1st Print 2000 / This Reprint 2002
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The Pyramids
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Excellent description of the
pyramids and some mastabas -
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Siliotti, Alberto
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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168
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1997
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The Pyramids of Egypt
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The history and transitions
from simple tomb burials to the Pyramids.
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Edwards, I.E.S.
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Penguin
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325
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1st Print 1947 / This Reprint 1993
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The Royal Mummies
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Extraordinary Plates
[approximately 140] and first hand descriptions of the royal
mummies
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Smith, G. Elliot
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Duckworth
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222
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1st Print 1912 / This Reprint 2000
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The Search for Ancient Egypt
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The search, exploration and
rediscovery of Ancient Egypt by the likes of Champollion and
others.
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Vercoutter, Jean
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Thames & Hudson
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207
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1st Print 1992 / This Reprint 2000
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The Secret History of Ancient Egypt
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Brennan's controversial ideas
on the building of the Pyramids, electricity, sonics and power
plants in Ancient Egypt.
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Brennan, Herbie
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Piatkus
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218
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2000
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Tutankhamun
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The findings in the Young
King's tomb - lovely pictures
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Desrouches-Noblecourt, C.
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The Connoisseur & Michael Joseph
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312
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1st Print 1963 / This Reprint 1972
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Tutankhamun and the Valley of the Kings
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Otto Neubert was one of the few
survivors of the opening of King Tut's tomb. This is his first
hand account of that event as well as his account of Nefertit
and King Tut's era.
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Neubert, Otto
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Mayflower
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235
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1st Print 1957 / This Reprint 1972
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Understanding Hieroglyphs
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Illustrated and split into
sections of Ancient Egyptian society to help you understand
the reading of hieroglyphs.
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Wilson, Hilary
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Michael O'Mara
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192
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1993
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Young Researcher - The Egyptians
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A young persons introductory
guide to the Ancient Egyptians.
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Fleming, Stuart
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Heinemann
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64
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1994
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