The Ancient Egyptians
by
Adam Ashcroft
Book
List
This is 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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