Modern Egypt

Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later.

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth" of Western culture, then Alexandria, Egypt, was its birthplace.

From brilliant young polymath Andrew Rader—an MIT-credentialed scientist, popular podcast host, and SpaceX mission manager—an “engaging” (Tim Marshall, New York Times bestselling author) chronicle showcasing our human desire to continually explore new and uncharted territory, from...

Shyima Hall was born in Egypt on September 29, 1989, the seventh child of desperately poor parents. When she was eight, her parents sold her into slavery. Shyima then moved two hours away to Egypt's capitol city of Cairo to live with a wealthy family and serve them eighteen hours a day, seven days a week. When she was ten, her captors moved to Orange County, California, and smuggled Shyima with them. Two years later, an anonymous call from a neighbor brought about the end of Shyima's servitude - but her journey to true freedom was far from over.

This absorbing account of the political and social reformations that transformed the lands of Islam during the 19th and early 20th centuries offers a game-changing assessment of the Middle East. Beginning his account in 1798, de Bellaigue demonstrates how the Middle East has long welcomed modern ideals and practices, including the adoption of modern medicine, the emergence of women from seclusion, and the development of democracy.

When approached with an unexpected job offer, Merry leaps at the chance of a return to Egypt, hoping also to discover what happened to a set of ancient tablets once found in Queen Nefertari's temple at Abu Simbel. These appear to explain the origins of this mysterious ancient Egyptian Queen. But once employed on her mission along the Nile, it soon becomes clear all may not be quite as it seems. There are those for whom her new role is both an opportunity and a threat. As a series of unexplained mishaps befall her party, Merry starts to wonder whom she can trust and whether she is the only ...

Written in the tradition of historians like Stacy Schiff and Amanda Foreman who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today.

In the last year, Egypt has undergone a revolution that expelled its authoritarian leader of nearly 30 years, and implemented elections that have pitted the Egyptian military in a power struggle with the Muslim Brotherhood, the long-time Islamic opposition group with ties to Hamas and elements of al-Qaeda. Making everything that much more surreal, the events have played out before well placed television cameras with continuous "real time" coverage of the revolution, and ongoing turmoil, and foreign nations around the world eagerly await or dread the end result.

Praise for the Meredith Pink series: "An ancient Egyptian mystery wrapped up in a modern adventure story." "Fast-paced and action-packed." "A fantastic romp of a book." "Egypt ancient and modern brought to life." When English tourist Meredith (Merry) Pink finds herself inadvertently locked in the Howard Carter museum in Luxor for the night, she has no idea about the thrilling Egyptian adventure she's about to embark upon. The museum was once Howard Carter's home, where he lived during the historic years of his discovery and clearance of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. ...

This audiobook is read by the author, Jeremy Bowen. Now updated with a new chapter on the 7 October attacks and more. A Sunday Times Paperback of the Year A Spectator and New Statesman Book of the Year ‘An illuminating and riveting read’ – Jonathan Dimbleby 'Arresting . . . excellent...

THE DELTA DILEMMA "Choose! Your wife in ancient Egypt, or now?" What if our ‘love’ of the ancient past were personal? Not just a fascination with a mysterious civilization. But a desire for someone. A beautiful young woman painted on a tomb wall that we somehow remember from another lifetime. A lost, ‘Old Flame’ from three-thousand years ago? And could that attraction across the ages tear us apart from our love of someone new today? An archaeologist’s ache for the ancient brings heartbreak and dilemma for his love of today. The Delta Dilemma is a suspenseful, fantasy romance ...

Signs of the Exodus: The Mystery and Wisdom of the Plagues of Egypt We all face moments in life when everything seems to fall apart—when the familiar turns into chaos, and we're forced to change. But what if these moments weren’t just random misfortunes? What if they were signs? In Signs of the Exodus, Raphael Goulart takes a fresh and eye-opening look at one of the Bible’s most dramatic stories: the Ten Plagues of Egypt. But this isn’t just a historical or religious analysis—it’s a deep dive into the hidden wisdom behind these events and how they mirror the struggles we go ...

Three thousand years ago, Ptahmose sealed the Sands of the Damned and the prisoners in it. Now he is free. Awakening in modern Cairo after centuries of imprisonment within the Sands of the Damned, the former high priest of Thutmose III finds a world transformed. The old cults are gone. The gods are silent. Yet strange signs are appearing across Egypt as fragments of divine power begin resurfacing among the living. As the Burned Man searches for those touched by the ancient, divine gold, Ptahmose follows a trail of impossible clues through libraries, visions, and forgotten histories. What he...

Meredith (Merry) Pink has a sixth sense when it comes to unlocking secrets from Egypt’s ancient past. It’s possible she is not the only one. When a guest staying onboard Merry and Adam’s dahabeeyah reveals an uncanny - some might almost say paranormal - insight into events that took place around three-thousand years ago, Merry realises it may be possible to solve a pharaonic murder-mystery. She sets out to discover what really happened when Ramses III fell victim to what has come to be known by Egyptologists as “The Harem Conspiracy”.Join Merry & co on another Egyptian adventure, ...

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On a mission in Egypt to retrace the adventures of the great explorer Giovanni Belzoni, the next stop is Abu Simbel. But Merry and friends have more reasons for wanting to make the trip down Lake Nasser than just to see the Great Temple of Ramses that Belzoni famously dug from the sand. First, there's the golden statue of Helen of Troy apparently found there. And second, the promise - on very good authority - of a stash of treasure. Intrigued and mystified - for both are surely impossible - Merry sets sail to find out more. Join Merry and Adam on another thrilling adventure as she seeks to ...

Africa is a vast continent whose waters, fertile lands, minerals, and diverse wildlife nurtured humankind since ancient times until European colonization and exploitation caused immeasurable suffering and loss. To understand how Africa developed, thrived, suffered, and emerged into the rich tapestry of peoples that it is today, take a trip back to the ancient River Nile and the East African coast.

For the ancient Egyptians, to celebrate was to align with the divine. Celebrations of the Pharaohs invites you to journey through the sacred rites of ancient Egypt—where festivals were cosmic events, and rituals were tools of spiritual technology. 🏺 In this richly layered book, you’ll explore: The purpose and structure of temple festivals, solstice rites, and lunar ceremonies The symbolic roles of Pharaohs, priests, and goddesses in ritual performance How sacred architecture and celestial alignment shaped Egyptian time and meaning The continuity of these traditions in modern ...

First in the Ancient Awakenings series. A mummy named Isis is taken to a hospital for a non-invasive imaging scan… so begins a mystery and a string of deaths. An ancient cycle unfolds in modern day London - and a search for eternal love. Can Jennefer, a young trainee museum curator and Jon, a police antiquities unit detective, stop the killings in time before a terrible culmination of events? (Formerly The Isis Mummy) "A gem" - Goodreads Followed by 'The OBELISK Prophecy', 'The Egyptian Crocodile Queen' and 'Castle Curse’.

Dive into the intriguing world of Horapollo's Hieroglyphica, an ancient treatise that, despite its fundamental misinterpretations, profoundly shaped Western perceptions of ancient Egypt for centuries. While not an accurate guide to decipherment, this enigmatic work became a pivotal text for Renaissance symbolism, influencing art, philosophy, and the birth of emblem books. Discover how this "error" paradoxically ignited a powerful wave of creativity and thought, impacting figures from Dürer to Neoplatonic philosophers. Explore the complex journey of a text that, by misunderstanding ...