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Gaining knowledge about Ancient & Modern Egypt is very easy on the internet, but there are many sites that are factually incorrect so our website Editor has recommended the books below that you can purchase through Amazon.co.uk. If you are studying one of our courses then you may find them very useful in your research.

History of Ancient Egypt
	The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt from the stone age to the Roman conquest. The story of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans makes for fascinating reading, with subjects ranging from the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature in the ancient world. A well-rounded picture of an intriguing civilization emerges.
	This authoritative illustrated dictionary provides clear, in-depth explanations and descriptions of the important ideas, events and personalities throughout 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization. More than 700 extensively cross-referenced and comprehensively-indexed A-Z entries provide detailed and in-depth information on all aspects of ancient Egypt and Nubia during the pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods. Each entry is followed by a bibliography. The dictionary is lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs, line drawings, site plans and maps.
	By leading Egyptologist and author, Zahi Hawass, this sumptuous book of rare Egyptian antiquities from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other archaeological sites - many never published before - showcases the best collection of Egyptian art through the ages and recounts the adventures that led to their discovery. Many have never been featured in a publication before, including 3,000-year-old objects from the tomb of boy king Tutankhamun.
	This is a paperback edition of the definitive account of the Valley of the Kings, visited by millions and famous throughout the world as the burial place of the great New Kingdom pharaohs. Reeves and Wilkinson, both world authorities on the valley, bring together the art, archaeology and history in an exciting narrative to create both an essential sourcebook and an entertaining guide for tourists, scholars, students and all armchair travellers. Very reasonably priced.

Ancient Egyptian Religion
	A comprehensive and authoritative illustrated guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Ancient Egyptian religion and society. It examines the evolution, worship and eventual decline of a huge pantheon, from minor figures such as Bas, Babi, Ba-Pef and Taweret to the all-powerful Osiris, Amun, Hathor, Isis and Re. The author considers the differing manifestations, iconography and cult centres of the deities and their fluctuating popularity. He also examines levels of worship, from the king's formal rituals and festivals to popular access and personal piety. The accompanying photographs and drawings depict tomb paintings, temple reliefs, statues and other iconography.
	This reissue of "The Egyptian Book of the Dead", a perennial favorite, features a newly designed cover. Inside, the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Ani - the most beautiful of the ornately illustrated Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discovered - is restored in its original sequences of text and artwork. Four exquisitely illustrated gatefold spreads and an acclaimed translation by two noted Egyptologists showcase the Papyrus' elaborately bordered images and convey its intended sense of motion and meaning. For scholars and enthusiasts interested in a wide range of topics - from mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomy - this sumptuous and accessible new edition will be an essential acquisition
	This title offers translations of ancient texts never fully translated before. It presents an alternative approach to the religious doctrines of ancient Egypt demonstrating its continuing vitality and relevance to contemporary life, with superb rendition of hieroglyphics from Dr Seleems's own comuter program. The book contains reproductions of the ilustrations from the original book.

Pyramids
	Powerful symbols of remote antiquity, the pyramids have intrigued and fascinated generations. In The Complete Pyramids, newly available in paperback, Mark Lehner surveys the history, building and use of these fascinating and mysterious monuments in unprecedented scope and detail, looking at both the practical aspects â the quarries, ramps and tools used in building them â as well as the conceptual â the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts.
	This work is a fascinating tour of the temples built to honour the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, including Philae, Karnak and Abydos. It is beautifully illustrated with over 500 colour photographs, maps, diagrams and facsimiles. It contains stories of the marvellous travellers, scholars and explorers who brought ancient Egypt alive for the modern world. It includes close-up photography of carvings and hieroglyphs that illustrates Egypt's astonishingly rich antiquity. This informative book will inspire the reader with its fresh and authoritative view of this fascinating ancient civilization.
	A comprehensive survey of ancient Egyptian temples and rituals associated with their use. Shafer - a renowned Egyptologist - covers the entire pharaonic era, from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period, and challenges the idea that temples were either 'mortuary' or 'divine', showing instead that their functions were varied. The book demonstrates the huge importance of the temple in religious, political and economic matters throughout Egyptian history, and has rapidly established itself as essential reading for all concerned with the study of ancient Egypt.

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt
	Using the life of a young girl and her family as a model, this book recreates the daily life of the middle–class residents of the ancient town of Lahun during Egypt’s Middle Kingdom period. This perfect snapshot in time has been painstakingly recreated using recently published textual data and archaeological findings. Providing an illuminating and engaging re–construction of what daily life was like in ancient Egypt. Describes the main issues of everyday life in the town – from education, work, and food preparation to religious rituals, healing techniques, marriages, births, and deaths.
	In 1907 a team led by the great Egyptologist Flinders Petrie discovered a small tomb hidden high in the cliffs above the Egyptian village of Rifeh. The undecorated rock-cut chamber contained the undisturbed burials of two men. Although modest in size, the tomb was remarkable both for the quality of its funeral equipment and for the enduring mystery of its occupants, Khnum-Nakht and Nakht-Ankh, who soon became known as the "Two Brothers". In this study of one of the most important undisturbed tombs from ancient Egypt, the author discusses the burial equipment and the mummified bodies of the two men, exploring what they can tell us about the lives and expectations of two ordinary yet remarkable individuals from Egypt's Middle Kingdom.

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