Pharaoh

Author : Wilbur Smith
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062276544

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Pharaoh by Wilbur Smith Pdf

Worldwide #1 bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt in a captivating new novel that will transport you to extraordinary times. EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACK. Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded, All seems lost. Taita, advisor to the Pharaoh, prepares for the enemy’s final, fatal push. The ex-slave, now general of Tamose’s armies, is never more ingenious than when all hope is dashed. And this is Egypt’s most desperate hour. With the timely arrival of an old ally, the tide is turned and the Egyptian army feasts upon its retreating foe. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, Taita is seized and branded a traitor. Tamose is dead and a poisonous new era has begun. The new Pharaoh has risen — and he must be stopped… From the glittering temples of Luxor to the Citadel of Sparta, PHARAOH is an intense and powerful novel magnificently transporting you to a time of threat, blood and glory. Master storyteller, Wilbur Smith, is at the very peak of his powers.

Author : Marie Vandenbeusch,Aude Semat,Margaret St. Claire Maitland,Margaret Todd Maitland
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300218381

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Pharaoh by Marie Vandenbeusch,Aude Semat,Margaret St. Claire Maitland,Margaret Todd Maitland Pdf

A fresh look at the British Museum's celebrated and extensive ancient Egyptian collection from across three thousand years Pharaoh: King of Ancient Egypt introduces readers to three thousand years of Egypt's ancient history by unveiling its famous rulers--the pharaohs--using some of the finest objects from the vast holdings of the British Museum, along with masterworks from the collection fo the Cleveland Museum of Art.. In an introductory essay, Margaret Maitland looks at Egyptian kingship in terms of both ideology and practicality. Then Aude Semat considers the Egyptian image of kingship, its roles and its uses. In ten additional sections, Marie Vandenbeusch delves into themes related to the land of ancient Egypt, conceptions of kingship, the exercise of power, royal daily life, war and diplomacy, and death and afterlife. Detailed entries by Vandenbeusch and Semat cover key works relating to the pharaohs. These objects, beautifully illustrated in 180 photographs, include monumental sculpture, architectural pieces, funerary objects, exquisite jewelry, and papyri. The rulers of ancient Egypt were not always male, or even always Egyptian. At times, Egypt was divided by civil war, conquered by foreign powers, or ruled by competing kings. Many of the objects surviving from ancient Egypt represent the image a pharaoh wanted to project, but this publication also looks past the myth to explore the realities and immense challenges of ruling one of the greatest civilizations the world has seen.

Author : Jackie French
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780730443995

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Pharaoh by Jackie French Pdf

Shortlisted CBC Book of the Year (Older Readers), ACT Book of the Year, and YABBA. The people call Prince Narmer 'the Golden One' Handsome and talented, he is destined to be King of Thinis, the greatest town in Egypt and, for Narmer, the centre of the world. Then a devastating accident forces him to give up his right to the throne and sends him journeying across the ancient Middle East with the mysterious trader, the crippled Nitho and a tamed wildcat called Bast. And as he travels he learns that Thinis is actually a very small place indeed. But can he ever truly forget his homeland? During on last visit to Thinis, he will discover what it really means to be a leader, and will find his destiny being fulfilled beyond his wildest expectations ... Set in a time before the pyramids and based on real historical events, Pharaoh will sweep readers along on a fascinating journey through a part of the world we hear so much about today. PRAISE 'French is a master of historical fiction, deftly weaving her knowledge into a story full of fascinating details... Colours, smells, sights and sounds - all combine with real characters to make a wonderful book.' -- Magpies 'French leaves readers with the feeling that there are always fascinating little corners left for students of history to explore.' -- Viewpoint '...will have kids turning away from the TV and tuning into the amazing world of the past.' -- The Gold Coast Mail 'Jackie French's latest offering is a riveting read on many levels; historically informative, rich in drama and suspense, with well drawn characters. -- The Sunday Age 'Jackie's passion for history is palpable throughout this mesmerising story.' -- The Toowoomba Chronicle

Author : Elizabeth Payne
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307813992

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The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne Pdf

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.

Author : Marissa Moss
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613120125

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The Pharaoh's Secret by Marissa Moss Pdf

When Talibah and her younger brother, Adom, accompany their father, an academic, to his homeland of modern Egypt on his research assignment, they become involved in a mystery surrounding an ancient, lost pharaoh—a rare queen ruler. Someone has tried to wipe her from the record, to make it appear as if she never existed! She needs Talibah to help her and her high priest, Senenmut, reclaim their rightful place in history. Exotic locales, mysterious strangers, and a sinister archaeologist round out an adventure that is full of riddles, old tales, and, most surprisingly of all, a link to Talibah’s and Adom’s mother, who died mysteriously.

Author : Garry J. Shaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 9774165748

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The Pharaoh by Garry J. Shaw Pdf

"How did someone become pharaoh? -- What did a pharaoh do each day? -- Did the pharaoh personally lead his army into battle? -- How influential was the Great Royal Wife? -- How was a pharaoh embalmed and buried? -- Who was the last pharaoh (and it wasn't Cleopatra)?"--page 4 of cover.

Author : mohamad safan
Publisher : mohamad safan
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-22
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781365352072

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PHARAOH'S GLORY by mohamad safan Pdf

It is a book about travel in the past and meeting the old vicar. The travel was by four kinder. They met old vicar. They saw the science's museum .They saw the old Egyptians, how they loved each other and how they cooperated with each other! They attended the old Egyptian armed forces. They saw the pharaoh "Ramses II". How he was admired by his people. His civilization loved to die and he lived forever. They saw the war between Egyptians and the Hittites. They saw the first peace's deal. They knew about the love between Ramses II and Nefertiti. How she loved him indeed? How he loved her in act? He built for her great temples those were established up till now as a proof for everlasting love. He was admired by his people. Meanwhile, the parents were judged as they were accused of kidnapping the other foreigners' children. They were faced the great punish. They had to be killed. When they faced that punish a great surprise was happened!

Author : Boleslaw Prus
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0781814502

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Pharaoh by Boleslaw Prus Pdf

A groundbreaking new translation of the only historical novel by noted Polish writer Boleslaw Prus. " . . . unique in world literature of the nineteenth century"--Czeslaw Milosz Imbued with poetry, leavened with humor, and graced with moments of transcendent beauty, Pharaoh offers a compelling picture of life at every level of ancient Egyptian society. As the story unfolds, Egypt is experiencing internal stresses and external threats that will culminate in the fall of its Twentieth Dynasty and New Kingdom. The young Pharaoh Ramses learns that challenging power leaves him vulnerable to seduction, defamation, intimidation and even assassination. The ultimate lesson learned by Ramses is the power of knowledge. Prus is a distinctive voice in world literature and was Joseph Conrad's favorite Polish writer. This new edition of Christopher Kasparek's translation of Pharaoh vividly brings this extraordinary novel to life. It includes a detailed foreword and annotations, based on extensive research and textual refinements, that will enhance the reader's appreciation not only for ancient Egypt, but also for Prus' composition process. Pharaoh has been translated into twenty-three languages and was adapted as a 1966 Polish feature film.

Author : Catherine Chambers
Publisher : Hungry Tomato ®
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512436273

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A Pharaoh's Guide by Catherine Chambers Pdf

I am the mighty pharaoh of Egypt. I control the River Nile, plan great cities, and make sure I am the richest person in all of Egypt—with the most exotic food and expensive clothes. After all, I get to make the rules: Peasants must live far away from me, my tomb must be magnificent and secure, and we must have a strong army to defeat our neighbors. Read all of my rules to discover how I keep my kingdom running like clockwork. Everyone has their place, precious goods pour in, and I teeter—I mean tower—on the pinnacle of power. Who would dare challenge me?

Author : Edward Clibborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044086871738

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Pharaoh's Daughter by Edward Clibborn Pdf

Author : Barbara Jean Arons
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781607998051

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The Pharaoh's Dog by Barbara Jean Arons Pdf

'Not all dogs can become the Pharaoh's dog. You have to earn that position the same way my father and I did.' In the Pharaoh's courtyard, a litter of puppies was born. Known as Pharaoh hounds, they were prestigiously bred and carefully chosen to grace the halls of the palace. But Gaza was born the runt of the litter. Protected fiercely by his mother and bullied by his brothers, Gaza has had a hard time proving himself until the day he is chosen to be the pet of Princess Antiti. From that moment, Gaza is poised to earn the coveted position of Pharaoh's dog, but a chase through the marketplace and out of the city soon has him lost in the desert with little hope of finding his way home. After making friends with a mongoose, joining a pack of jackals, and comforting a fallen outrider, Gaza learns about the way of life in the Egyptian desert. To find his way home, Gaza must learn who he is and test his moxy to the utmost in a battle with a crazed hyena and even his own littermates. Join Barbara Jean Aarons as she shares the exploits of the small but determined Gaza, and learn whether he has what it takes to become The Pharaoh's Dog. Barbara Jean Aarons is a retired breeder and avid lover of Pharaoh Hounds. She has two sons and resides in Minnesota. Although she no longer breeds or shows dogs, she is a dedicated advocate for breed awareness and works continuously to carry on the legacy of her parents, who were breeders, as well as that of the Pharaoh Hound.

Author : Mesu Andrews
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781601425997

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The Pharaoh's Daughter by Mesu Andrews Pdf

The first book in the Treasures of the Nile series Anippe has grown up in the shadows of Egypt’s good god Pharaoh, aware that Anubis, god of the afterlife, may take her--or her siblings--at any moment. She watched him snatch her mother and infant brother during childbirth, a moment which awakens in her a terrible dread of ever bearing a child. When she learns that she is to be become the bride of Sebak, a kind but quick-tempered Captain of Pharaoh Tut’s army, Anippe launches a series of deceptions with the help of the Hebrew midwives—women ordered by Tut to drown the sons of their own people in the Nile—in order to provide Sebak the heir he deserves and yet protect herself from the underworld gods. When she finds a baby floating in a basket on the great river, Anippe believes Egypt’s gods have answered her pleas, entrenching her more deeply in deception and placing her and her son Mehy, whom handmaiden Miriam calls Moses, in mortal danger. As bloodshed and savage politics shift the balance of power in Egypt, the gods reveal their fickle natures and Anippe wonders if her son, a boy of Hebrew blood, could one day become king. Or does the god of her Hebrew servants, the one they call El Shaddai, have a different plan for them all?

Author : Alastair Macleod
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9783730901656

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A Pharaoh's Daughter by Alastair Macleod Pdf

"She rubbed her arms – goose pimples. She stroked her long hair, fingering the ringlets and stared at her sandals; a slight girl, slender brown in a fine white garment that reached her ankles. Gold rings on her fingers and a bracelet of elephant hair. Around her neck a broad necklace of lapsis lazuli. What had she done? How had she offended the Pharoah? His was absolute power. This was his, the land of Egypt, the crops, the labourers, the priests and scribes, the royal wives and the royal concubines" Plus the story of The Golden Fish, a story from India of magic and the soul out of the body. Retold from the Golden Bough.

Author : Pearce Paul Creasman,Richard H. Wilkinson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780190229092

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Pharaoh's Land and Beyond by Pearce Paul Creasman,Richard H. Wilkinson Pdf

The concept of pharaonic Egypt as a unified, homogeneous, and isolated cultural entity is misleading. Ancient Egypt was a rich tapestry of social, religious, technological, and economic interconnections among numerous cultures from disparate lands. In fifteen chapters divided into five thematic groups, Pharaoh's Land and Beyond uniquely examines Egypt's relationship with its wider world. The first section details the geographical contexts of interconnections by examining ancient Egyptian exploration, maritime routes, and overland passages. In the next section, chapters address the human principals of association: peoples, with the attendant difficulties of differentiating ethnic identities from the record; diplomatic actors, with their complex balances and presentations of power; and the military, with its evolving role in pharaonic expansion. Natural events, from droughts and floods to illness and epidemics, also played significant roles in this ancient world, as examined in the third section. The final two sections explore the physical manifestations of interconnections between pharaonic Egypt and its neighbors, first in the form of material objects and second, in the powerful exchange of ideas. Whether through diffusion and borrowing of knowledge and technology, through the flow of words by script and literature, or through exchanges in the religious sphere, the pharaonic Egypt that we know today was constantly changing--and changing the cultures around it. This illustrious work represents the first synthesis of these cultural relationships, unbounded by time, geography, or mode.

Author : Davina Rhine
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781475928174

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The Chronicles of the Pharaoh's Daughter by Davina Rhine Pdf

The Chronicles of the Pharaoh's Daughter presents a passionate, ironic, and symbolic collection of poems that blends antiquity, history, memory, reincarnation, wealth, poverty, sex, love, life, birth, and afterlife. Poet Davina Rhine shares a tormented adventure lamenting the loss of her idealized father and recalling the grudging acceptance of a woman's experience in domesticity, mundane work, and child-rearing. This confessional poet, torn by grief, erotica, responsibility, mature love, and dreams, goes from sinner to forgiver in the course of the collection. Unlike other confessionals, her journey in dreams and everyday life does not end in misery, but in rapture both strong and defiant as she is resurrected. The clashing metaphors of the past and present take us all over the ancient world and into the heart of modern love; the journey begins with an act of vengeance for the women raped at the birth of Rome. Rhine explores the sacred, the vulgar, and the human experience as her poems explode into sharp, dizzying shards of emotion and drama. The Chronicles of the Pharaoh's Daughter is a collection that exhales classical archaeology while reinventing the past with the vigor and vision of a strong, defiant activist and writer.