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Edición integral de tres novelas que tienen lugar durante el reinado de la mujer Faraón Hatshepsut y sus descendientes. 1-LAS MUJERES DOMINAREMOS LA TIERRA DE EGIPTO Los hombres llevan desde el principio de los tiempos conduciendo a la tierra de Egipto a una guerra tras otra, provocando la ruina y la devastación. Pero las mujeres del palacio están hartas. ¿Acaso no sería mejor que ellas, más sabias y razonables, gobernaran el país? 2-LOS ENAMORADOS EN EL ESTANQUE DE LOS NENÚFARES Un cadáver aparece flotando en el estanque del Barbero Real Sa-bastet, uno de los hombres de confianza...

The official inside story of the life, death and remarkable discovery of history's most controversial monarch. On 22 August 1485 Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor (the future Henry VII), went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Richard's body was displayed in undignified fashion for two days in nearby Leicester and then hurriedly buried in the church of the Greyfriars.

This book presents the following: the facts and myths concerning Minoa; the catastrophic earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanic eruption in the Aegean Sea; Greece before and after its Dark Ages; and their historical connection with Japan’s ancient society. Some historical developments of civilization are deeply rooted in the awful apocalyptic events of nature which were metamorphosed or personified later by mythologies. That being the case, there is an undeniable mythological similarity between Greece and Japan. WORDS OF PRAISE Nakamura's scholarly, magnificent sweep of the cultural and ...

SIN by C.W. Steinle is an audacious and thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s age-old struggle with morality, belief systems, and the ever-changing landscape of societal values. Combining historical analysis with contemporary cultural critique, Steinle delves into the origins and evolution of the concept of sin across civilizations and religions, uncovering surprising universalities in moral codes. With a sweeping narrative, the book navigates through the complexities of ancient ethical frameworks, from Egyptian Ma’at principles to the Ten Commandments, drawing compelling ...

MÁS ALLÁ DE LOS FARAONES: LA LOCA HISTORIA DE LOS DIOSES EGIPCIOS te lleva más allá de los mitos tradicionales y las clases aburridas de historia. Si pensabas que los dioses egipcios eran serios y solemnes, piénsalo de nuevo. Este libro revela el lado más humano (y, seamos sinceros, bastante loco) de las deidades que dieron forma a una de las civilizaciones más fascinantes del mundo. Con un tono irreverente y humorístico, los autores te guiarán por las vidas y desventuras de Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Anubis, Seth, Thoth, Hathor, Bastet, Sobek, Maat, Amón, Sekhmet, Nut, Geb, Ptah, ...

When the Viking Great Army swept through England between 865 and 878 CE, the course of English history was forever changed. The people of the British Isles had become accustomed to raids for silver and prisoners, but 865 CE saw a fundamental shift as the Norsemen stayed through winter and became immersed in the heart of the nation. The Viking army was here to stay.

Facing an insurmountable deficit in resources compared to the Union navy, the Confederacy resorted to unorthodox forms of warfare to combat enemy forces. Perhaps the most energetic and effective torpedo corps and secret service company organized during the American Civil War, the Singer Secret Service Corps, led by Texan inventor and entrepreneur Edgar Collins Singer, developed and deployed submarines, underwater weaponry, and explosive devices.

En 2019, durante el confinamiento por la COVID-19, Jeanne-Marie de Nord, una traductora canadiense de pergaminos antiguos, desenterró una caja con tablas cuneiformes sumerias. Se cree que fueron excavadas en la biblioteca de Asurbanipal, en la ciudad perdida de Nínive, entre 1853 y 1920. Al parecer, fueron descubiertas, enviadas al Museo Británico, almacenadas y luego olvidadas. Jeanne se encarga de traducirlas y descubre que contienen el Libro de Enlil, el Génesis sumerio. Se cree que fueron escritas alrededor del 5000 a. C. y cuentan una historia muy diferente a la del Génesis ...

Eine fantastische Reise zu den Herrlichkeiten der Ewigen Stadt: Forum Romanum, Pantheon, Caracalla-Thermen, Pompeius-Theater, Augustusforum, Colosseum, Palatin.

A lo largo del occidente del Mediterráneo se han descubierto gran número de objetos cuya apariencia o materiales son extraños a las culturas locales, ya sea un amuleto egipcio en Grecia, un vaso griego en África, o miles de extraños amuletos en Gibraltar. Los restos son evidencia de que una gran cantidad de productos fueron alguna vez movidos de un lugar a otro, transportados sistemáticamente y comerciados a lo largo del Mediterráneo por la antigua red comercial de los fenicios.

Eine fantastische Reise in die Pracht des Königreichs der Pharaonen: Alexandria, Gizeh, Sakkara, Dendera, Deir El-Bahari, Deir El-Medina, Medinet-Habu, Karnak - Luxor, Elephantine, Assuan, Phile, Abu-Simbel, Das Grab der Nefertari.

THE TEACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE WICKED PRIEST: Their Roles, Rivalry, Conflict, and Divine Judgment in the Dead Sea Scrolls uncovers the lives, beliefs, and intense ideological conflicts of two significant figures from the Second Temple period—the Teacher of Righteousness and the Wicked Priest. In this richly researched volume, Edward D. Andrews explores the complex history of the Qumran community, a secluded Jewish sect, as seen through the Dead Sea Scrolls. These texts illuminate a society fervently devoted to righteousness, prophetic interpretation, and adherence to the Law, set ...

This book contains a glimpse into the lives of multiple historical figures that have escaped common knowledge and many historical texts. Here's an inescapable fact: you will need to dig deeper when learning about these people, but you will come out introduced to droves of new personalities. If you do not find yourself wanting to know more, we have done you a disservice, but we guarantee you that your interest will be piqued.

Leonard Woolley, an archaeologist from Britain, returned to Iraq in 1922, almost 4,000 years after the ancient nuclear catastrophe, to uncover ancient Mesopotamia. An imposing ziggurat standing out in the desert plain drew him to the nearby site of Tell el-Muqayyar, where he began excavating. As old walls, artifacts, and inscriptions were unearthed, he realized he was digging up ancient Ur of the Chaldees. Woolley's discovery of a cemetery dated thousands of years ago, including unique "royal" tombs discovered by digging at its edges, is the find of the century.

Penguin Presents the audiobook edition of Paths to the Past written and read by Francis Pryor. Landscapes reflect and shape our behaviour. They make us who we are and bear witness to the shifting patterns of human life over the generations. Formed by a complex series of natural and human...

C. W. Ceram si è proposto, in questo libro ormai divenuto un classico, "di mettere in luce il carattere appassionante, drammatico, profondamente umano" delle ricerche archeologiche. In sua compagnia assistiamo ai favolosi trionfi registrati nelle scoperte di civiltà scomparse, al seguito di archeologi, scavatori, ostinati studiosi come Schliemann o Thompson, di quanti hanno rivelato civiltà dimenticate di cinquemila anni or sono.

Popular fiction is filled with images of archaeologists as daring adventurers who constantly risk life and limb in the pursuit of fabulous antiquities of immense historical and monetary value. There are evil villains, great romances, and unknown perils lurking around every corner. That's the view many people have of archaeology. But what is the truth behind the myth? And why have the myths persisted for so long?

Из аудиокниги вы узнаете о самых известных тайнах археологии, волнующих современных ученых XXI века. Тайна гибели неандертальцев, загадки белых мумий Китая. Более 40 удивительных историй ждут вас в этом сборнике. .

Delve into the heart of Egypt with "Treasures of Egypt: Ancient Wonders and Modern Marvels" by August Raines. This captivating book takes listeners on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Egyptian history, culture, and its enduring legacy.

Brought to you by Penguin. Wonderfully engaging, expansive and ambitious, Sound Tracks tells the history of our relationship with music in sixty detective stories, each focusing on the discovery of a musical instrument - or its fragments - in archaeological digs around the world. Taking us from...