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A warrior leader and builder of many temples, the Pharaoh Ramses II was the greatest ruler of his Age.Regarded as the greatest of all Pharaohs, Ramses II reigned at the height of Ancient Egypt's power and influence. He led military campaigns with his father from a young age, married at 15, eventually amassing over 200 wives and concubines and over 150 children, and lived to the age of roughly 95 years old. He expanded the territory of his nati...

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Let's go on a journey through 5, 000 years of tourism in Egypt starting with the pre-2011 economic height, back through the Thomas Cook cruises in the nineteenth century to the ancient Egyptians themselves making journeys down the Nile to visit Abydos and Memphis on pilgrimage, or to travel for work.While tourism itself is a new concept exploring the local (and not so local environment) is almost hardwired into human nature. And considering th...

A striking companion volume to the Myths and Legends title, exploring the ancient origins of Egyptian society and culture.Gorgeous Collector's Edition which brings to life culture of one of the great founding civilisations. Companion volume to Egyptian Myths and Legends in the same series, this title brings to life the beginnings of human experience, the irrigation of the Nile, the origins of hieroglyphics in demarkation of land and water reso...

With more than 500 movie locations from 91 films covering more than six decades of movie making and more than 100 images, this book will have something for everyone and will show you London in a new, sparkling, glamourous light.

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Focussing on Thebes in 1360 BCE, How to Survive in Ancient Egypt is ex-pat's guide to living in Thebes in 1360 BCE.

A cultural exploration of the myth of the mummy, vampire and zombie. This is the first book to explore the history of all three examples of the undead of folklore and popular culture.

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Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Egypt and you had to start a new life there.

The fascinating history of sex in ancient Egyptian society, from the flirtations of Pharaohs to exotic aphrodisiacs.

The Nile and its people

In The Pyramids in a Nutshell, Charlotte Booth examines the evolution of Egyptian and Nubian pyramids, from simple mastaba tombs, through the "glory days" of the Great Pyramid at Giza, and on to lesser known pyramids. Topics covered include: who built the pyramids, how the pyramids were constructed, what they were used for and even the building complexes which surrounded them. From early burials, through stepped pyramids to true pyramids, and ...

To determine the role that foreign immigrants held in Egyptian society, the author looks in this study at what it meant to be Egyptian and how foreign immigrants differed. Her analysis covers a discussion on ethnicity, nationalism and citizenship, particularly in relation to Asiatics, Syrians, Libyans, Nubians, Minoans, and Indians. Selected catalogues of finds and other material illustrate to these 7 groups of 'foreigners'.

When a familys problems become so severe that traditional community resources are unable to help them effectively, caseworkers are usually advised to place children outside the home. Family preservation services such as Homebuilders are designed to give caseworkers and families another option: services that are more intensive, accessible, flexible, and goal-oriented than conventional supports. Keeping Families Together profiles the kinds of fa...

Hypatia was a female philosopher and mathematician during the early Christian era in Alexandria. She was brutally murdered by a Christian mob and has become an icon for various groups. But who was the woman behind the myth? Using the available evidence these myths are dispelled and the woman who was Hypatia is visible for the first time.

Insight into Tutankhamun's commander in chief and rightful heir.

Unravelling the myths of ancient Egypt.

One of the first new titles in an exciting series of short, accessible guides to popular subjects. This book contains 80 illustrations of Ancient Egypt covering all major aspects of religion, daily life, politics, and finally death rites, through the words and possessions of the people who lived there.

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