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  • The Ramessides, Egypt’s Warrior Pharaohs
    A.J. Carmichael
    The Ramessides: Egypt’s Warrior Pharaohs transports readers into one of the most dramatic and influential eras of ancient Egypt. Rising from military roots in the Delta, the Nineteenth Dynasty transformed Egypt into an empire of builders, conquerors, and god-kings. From the brief reign of Ramesses I to the commanding presence of Seti I and the legendary exploits of Ramesses II ...
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    31,49 €

  • Tutankhamun
    A.J. Carmichael
    A child ascends a broken throne. Temples stand silent, the gods’ names scarred from stone, and Egypt’s borders feel the press of rivals. In Tutankhamun: The Living Image, the boy who began as Tutankhaten and became Tutankhamun carries a nation’s need to believe again.Drawing on inscriptions, art, and modern medical analysis, this book follows the young pharaoh from the aftersho...
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    28,56 €

  • Age of the Pharoahs, from Narmer to Cleopatra
    A.J. Carmichael
    For over three thousand years, ancient Egypt stood as one of the most extraordinary civilizations in human history-a land of pyramids and pharaohs, gods and hieroglyphs, empire and endurance. From the rise of Djoser’s Step Pyramid to the splendor of the New Kingdom and the drama of Cleopatra’s fall, Egypt shaped not only its own destiny but the imagination of the world.This boo...
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    27,52 €

  • God-Kings of the Nile
    A.J. Carmichael
    Across the deserts and along the banks of the Nile, the pharaohs of Egypt built more than temples and tombs-they built an enduring vision of kingship that linked gods, cosmos, and people into one eternal order. This book takes readers on a sweeping journey through the age of the pharaohs, weaving together history, mythology, archaeology, and cultural memory to reveal how Egypt’...
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    24,45 €

  • Myths and Legends of the Ancient Near East
    A.J. Carmichael
    Mesopotamia, 'the land between the rivers,' lies cradled by the Tigris and Euphrates. In the modern world, this area encompasses Iraq, northeastern Syria, southeastern Turkey, and southwestern Iran. To the ancient mind, it was a liminal place, where the forces of life and death were ever in tension. Fertile soil gave birth to the first great urban civilizations, but it was bord...
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    29,56 €

  • Lost Tribes of Israel
    A.J. Carmichael
    Why do the Lost Tribes Matter?The Mystery That Simply Refuses to Die'They went into captivity and vanished from the face of the earth-but their memory haunts the corridors of time.'Throughout the annals of sacred scripture, imperial conquest, and cultural folklore, few mysteries have endured with such fierce fascination as that of the Lost Tribes of Israel. The idea that ten of...
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    27,55 €

  • Greek and Roman Myths
    A.J. Carmichael
    For thousands of years, the stories and traditions of ancient Greece and Rome have thrilled humanity. These rich in drama, heroism, and divine contact stories offer more than just entertainment value. They offer insight into the ancient world by reflecting their founders’ and disseminators’ ideas, values, and societal systems. Their impact shapes Western civilization’s collecti...
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    27,46 €

  • Ancient Elder Gods and Irish Myths
    A.J. Carmichael
    Celtic mythology is a rich and intricate diverse world, a captivating realm where deities and humans interact amidst mystical environments and celestial conflicts. Rooted predominantly in the ancient cultures of Ireland and Wales, this mythology serves as a compendium of stories, a cultural and spiritual mirror reflecting the Celtic people’s values, traditions, and laws. By del...
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    26,61 €

  • Sacred Serpent
    A.J. Carmichael
    This book frequently returns to the theme of duality, particularly in relation to the serpent and the sun. In addition to signifying danger, dishonesty, and death, the serpent also symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and healing. In a similar vein, the sun represents both harshness and destruction in addition to life, energy, and growth. The investigation of this duality implie...
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    22,41 €

  • Aztec Empire, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    The Aztec Empire, Rise and Fall is a captivating exploration of one of the most fascinating cultures in world history. From their mysterious origins in ancient Mesoamerica to their tragic demise at the hands of Spanish conquistadors, this book offers a comprehensive account of the Aztecs’ rise to power, their legendary military prowess, and their complex religious beliefs and m...
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    24,47 €

  • Ancient Greece, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    The Greek Empire’s Territory in the year 478 BC, was geographically dominated by two peninsulas. Italy splits Europe into the eastern and western half, while Greece consists of two large peninsulas that extend from Europe into the Mediterranean. Separating the eastern region. The Greek world consisted of mainland Greece, the islands off its west coast, and the Aegean Sea, which...
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    27,61 €

  • Ancient India, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    In ancient Indian history, there were four significant eras as highlighted below, a quick introduction is important in order to digest the material in this book. Prehistoric era: From 500,000 BCE to 11,000 BCE, South Asian hunter-gatherers made stone tools and painted cave paintings at Bhimbetka during the Old and Middle Stone Ages. Merhgarh, in Baluchistan, was where South Asi...
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    22,04 €

  • Ancient Egypt, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    The history of Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating in the world, with a rich cultural heritage that dates to 5000 BCE and a history that has been preserved through thousands of years. It was first unified as one kingdom around 3100 BCE by King Menes, who founded the First Dynasty. The country would continue to be ruled by kings until 332 BCE, when it became part of Ale...
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    26,96 €

  • Ancient Rome, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history. Its reach extended throughout Europe, into Africa, and as far as Asia. But how did Romans become such a dominant force? And what made them different from other civilizations in their day? In this book, we’ll look at some of the critical moments that shaped Rome into what it was when it finally fell: how they rose...
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    33,17 €

  • Minoan, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    Crete was inhabited by Neolithic cave dwellers around 7000 BC. Aside from their wood, stone, and bone tools, they also wore simple cloth, and their clothing was made from wood, stone, and bone. There is a good chance they came from Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, or North Africa. Bull cults may have provided a clue to their origins in Neolithic Anatolia.Development was almost imp...
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    33,92 €

  • Mesopotamia, Rise and Fall
    A.J. Carmichael
    The most famous legacies of Mesopotamia are its human-headed, winged bulls and wedge-shaped writing system. Even though these objects offer a glimpse into an ancient culture’s grandeur and mystery, the region’s influence extends far beyond them. One of the first civilizations in the world, Mesopotamia is often called the "cradle of civilization." The civilization contributed to...
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    44,87 €