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"The Wisdom of Ptah" delves into the intellectual and philosophical legacy of ancient Egypt, focusing on the profound insights and timeless wisdom that shaped the thought processes of this remarkable civilization. From the teachings of Ptah, the god of craftsmen and creation, to the philosophical underpinnings woven into everyday life, this book explores the intellectual richness that defined ancient Egyptian philosophy.
2) My Story
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In "My Story" by Ahmed El-Mokadem, readers are transported into the heart of Egypt, a land rich in history and mystery. This captivating novel follows Walhan, a fictional character who personifies the spirit and passion of Egypt. As an envoy of his nation's enduring spirit, Walhan's reflections on his life journey offer a profound understanding of his profound connection to his homeland.
Through Walhan's eyes, we experience the vibrancy of Egypt,...
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"Trade Routes of the Nile" offers an in-depth exploration of the economic heartbeat of ancient Egypt. From bustling marketplaces to the intricacies of international trade, this book unveils the dynamics of commerce that fueled the prosperity and cultural exchange along the Nile River.
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"The battles for control of the lands of Middle Sea
This book usefully, concisely and comprehensively describes the history of the conflict that raged for a century between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. In the ancient world these were among the largest conflicts ever fought. At the outset of this struggle the Carthaginians, who had come from Phoenician beginnings, were the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Rome was aggressively...
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"The military commander known as 'the last of the Romans'
Flavius Belisarius is a name well known to those interested in the conflicts of the later Roman Empire at the time of Justinian I. The Roman Empire of the west had fallen and the emperor of Byzantine Empire in the east, centred on Constantinople, dreamed of recovering by conquest the Mediterranean territories that had been lost. The ambition was a colossal one, but Belisarius was undoubtedly...
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Egypt, The Valley of the Kings, 1905: An American robber baron peers through the hole he has cut in an ancient tomb wall and discovers the richest trove of golden treasure ever seen in Egypt.
At the start of the twentieth century, Theodore Davis was the most famous archaeologist in the world; his career turned tomb-robbing and treasure-hunting into a science. Using six of Davis's most important discoveries-from the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut's sarcophagus...
7) El Enigma
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La historia ha registrado poco sobre Cambises II, rey de los persas, más conocido como "el Enigma", gobernante del Alto y Bajo Egipto.Esta obra viene a esclarecer lo que pasó con el desgraciado rey que, juzgado como cruel y loco, pasó como una sombra desastrosa entre los babilonios, egipcios y judíos, haciendo que la civilización persa alcanzara tanto poder y gloria, que ni siquiera los pomposos romanos, en el futuro, lo igualaron.El lector encontrará...
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On January 25, 2011, the world's eyes were on Egypt's Tahrir Square as millions of people poured into the city center to call for the resignation of president Hosni Mubarak. Since then, few scholars or journalists have been given the opportunity to reflect on the nationwide moment of transformation and the hope that was embodied by the Egyptian Revolution. In this important and necessary volume, leading Egyptian academics and writers share their eyewitness...
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