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The Story of Tutankhamun

An Intimate Life of the Boy who Became King

By: Garry J. Shaw

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The Story of Tutankhamun

An Intimate Life of the Boy who Became King

By: Garry J. Shaw

A lively new biography of Tutankhamun—published for the hundredth anniversary of his tomb’s modern discovery The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 sparked imaginations across the globe. While Howard Carter emptied its treasures, Tut-mania gripped the world—and in many ways, never left. But who was the “boy king,” and what was his life really like? Garry J. Shaw tells the full story of Tutankhamun’s reign and his modern rediscovery. As pharaoh, Tutankhamun had to manage an empire, navigate influential courtiers, and suffer the pain of losing at least two children—all before his nineteenth birthday. Shaw explores the boy king’s treasures and possessions, from a lock of his grandmother’s hair to a reed cut with his own hands. He looks too at Ankhesenamun, Tutankhamun’s wife, and the power queens held. This is a compelling new biography that weaves together intriguing details about ancient Egyptian culture, its beliefs, and its place in the wider world.

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Yale University Press

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0300269048

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War & Trade with the Pharaohs

An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations

By: Garry J. Shaw

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War & Trade with the Pharaohs

An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations

By: Garry J. Shaw

“An entertaining and informative romp, from the joys of imported beer to the horror of invasion . . . demonstrates the extent of Egyptian foreign affairs.”—Ancient Egypt Magazine The ancient Egyptians presented themselves as superior to all other people in the world; on temple walls, the pharaoh is shown smiting foreign enemies—people from Nubia, Libya and the Levant or crushing them beneath his chariot. But despite such imagery, from the beginning of their history, the Egyptians also enjoyed friendly relations with neighboring cultures; both Egyptians and foreigners crossed the deserts and seas exchanging goods gathered from across the known world. War & Trade with the Pharaohs explores Egypt’s connections with the wider world over the course of 3,000 years, introducing readers to ancient diplomacy, travel, trade, warfare, domination, and immigration—both Egyptians living abroad and foreigners living in Egypt. It covers military campaigns and trade in periods of strength—including such important events as the Battle of Qadesh under Ramesses II and Hatshepsut’s trading mission to the mysterious land of Punt—and Egypt’s foreign relations during times of political weakness, when foreign dynasties ruled parts of the country. From early interactions with traders on desolate desert tracks, to sunken Mediterranean trading vessels, the Nubian Kingdom of Kerma, Nile fortresses, the Sea Peoples, and Persian satraps, there is always a rich story to tell behind Egypt’s foreign relations. “Garry Shaw’s book is something of a revelation, a different way of looking at what we know about the Ancient Egyptians and their amazing culture.”—Books Monthly “As inherently fascinating a read as it is exceptionally well researched, written, organized and presented.”—Midwest Book Review

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263

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Casemate Publishers

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1473885833

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9781473885837

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

By: Garry J. Shaw

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The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

By: Garry J. Shaw

An authoritative guide to the Egyptian myths that sheds new light on an ancient way of understanding the world This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and their beliefs about life after death. Through his engaging narrative, Garry Shaw guides us through the mythic adventures of such famous deities as Osiris, the god murdered by his jealous brother Seth; the magical and sometimes devious Isis, who plotted to gain the power of the sun god Re; and Horus, who defeated his uncle Seth to become king of Egypt. He also introduces us to lesser known myths, such as the rebellions against Re; Geb’s quest for Re’s magical wig; and the flaying of the unfortunate god Nemty. From stars and heavenly bodies sailing on boats, to the wind as manifestation of the god Shu, to gods, goddesses, ghosts, and demons—beings that could be aggressive, helpful, wise, or dangerous—Shaw goes on to explain how the Egyptians encountered the mythological in their everyday lives.

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Thames & Hudson

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0500772010

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9780500772010

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

By: Garry J. Shaw

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Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

By: Garry J. Shaw

This unique approach to Egyptian mythology takes readers on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site. Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on an entertaining tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies in tales of vengeance, tragedy, and fantastic metamorphoses. Shaw retells these stories with his characteristic wit, and reconnects them to the temples and monuments that still stand today, offering a fresh look at the most visited sites of Egypt. The myths of ancient Egypt have survived in fragments of ancient hymns and paintings on the walls of tombs and temples, spells inked across coffins, and stories scrawled upon scrolls. Illustrations throughout bring to life the creation of the world and the nebulous netherworld; the complicated relationships between fickle gods, powerful magicians, and pharaohs; and eternal battles on a cosmic scale. Shaw’s evocative descriptions of the ancient ruins will transport readers to another landscape—including the magnificent sites of Dendera, Tell el-Amarna, Edfu, and Thebes. At each site, they will discover which gods or goddesses were worshipped there, as well as the myths and stories that formed the backdrop to the rituals and customs of everyday life. Each chapter ends with a potted history of the site, as well as tips for visiting the ruins today. Egyptian Mythology is the perfect companion to the myths of Egypt and the gods and goddesses that shaped its ancient landscape.

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050077692X

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9780500776926

The Religions of Oceania

By: Tony Swain,Garry Trompf

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The Religions of Oceania

By: Tony Swain,Garry Trompf

More than a quarter of the world's religions are to be found in the regions of Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia, together called Oceania. The Religions of Oceania is the first book to bring together up-to-date information on the great and changing variety of traditional religions in the Pacific zone. The book also deals with indigenous Christianity and its wide influence across the region, and includes new religious movements generated by the responses of indigenous peoples to colonists and missionaries, the best known of these being the `Cargo Cults' of Melanesia. The authors present a thorough and accessible examination of the fascinating diversity of religious practices in the area, analysing new religious developments, and provideing clear interpretative tools and a mine of information to help the student better understand the world's most complex ethnologic tapestry.

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255

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Routledge

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1134928521

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9781134928521

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

By: Garry J. Shaw

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The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

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The Story of Tutankhamun

An Intimate Life of the Boy who Became King

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An Intimate Life of the Boy who Became King

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The Story of Tutankhamun

The Story of Tutankhamun

War & Trade with the Pharaohs

War & Trade with the Pharaohs

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

The Religions of Oceania

The Religions of Oceania

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (Myths)

The Story of Tutankhamun

The Story of Tutankhamun

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