Aidan Dodson Knihy

Knížka britského egyptologa A. Dodsona je poutavou, bohatě ilustrovanou publikací věnovanou staroegyptským hieroglyfům a širokému spektru příbuzných témat. Věnuje se počátkům staroegyptského písma a jazyka. Vysvětluje dosud kontroverzní otázku vzniku písma v Egyptě. Obsahuje jednoduchý úvod do základů egyptského jazyka a představuje jednotlivé typy egyptského písma. Čtenáři jsou představeny náboženské nápisy, zásvětní texty, životopisné nápisy, historické nápisy, administrativní texty, záznamy z výprav a jednotlivé typy literárníchtextů. Vše je vysvětleno ilustrativními přiklady. Poslední kapitola pak obsahuje přehled staroegyptských dynastií a panovníků, zcela unikátně je však u jednotlivých panovníků vždy uvedena hieroglyfická podoba jejich jména.

"Excellent biographical history of ancient Egypt’s royal families from the Early Dynastic period to Egypt’s absorption into the Roman Empire. . . . Highly recommended."― Choice This groundbreaking book illuminates the lives of some 1,300 kings, queens, princes, and princesses of ancient Egypt, unraveling family relationships and exploring the parts they played in politics, cultural life, and religion.The authors begin with a basic summary of the structure of the pharaonic state, including the nature of ancient Egyptian kingship itself, and then introduce key members of the royal family. This is followed by a chronological survey of the royal family from c. 3100 BC to the last Cleopatra. For each dynasty, or significant part of a dynasty, the authors provide an historical overview of the period, a summary listing of the kings, and a discussion of their families’ relationships.This superb biographical history of ancient Egypt is handsomely illustrated with hundreds of photographs, line drawings, and genealogical trees. 90 color and 210+ black-and-white illustrations

This new book traces the histories of navies and ships of the defeated powers from the months leading up to the relevant armistices or surrenders through to the final execution of the appropriate post-war settlements.

The full story of the four capital ships taken over from foreign orders during the First World War. Insights into the Latin-American and Balkan naval races that preceded the First World War. The first overview of the naval export trade in Europe and the United States at the beginning of the twentieth century.

A detailed account suitable for students of Egyptology, enthusiasts and anyone with more than a passing interest in Ancient Egypt.

Royal 8vo. Hardback. Lavishly illustrated in colour

A scholarly examination of burial rites and tomb development explains how Egyptian mummies were preserved, wrapped, decorated, and sheltered for eternity

Set in the region of Nubia, now straddling modern Egypt and Sudan, the narrative explores the dramatic shift in power during the eighth century BC when the kings of Kush ruled over Egypt for nearly a century. This period of Kushite dominance was eventually challenged by Assyrian invasions, leading to their withdrawal. Despite this, the Kushite kingdom thrived for another millennium, leaving behind a rich legacy, including the iconic pyramid-tombs that reflect its historical connection to Egypt.