Basic Egypt, Egyptology, Hieroglyphics and all that.

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	"Probably the best 'hands on' working guide to touring Egypt."

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	"The prefered guide for the more adventurous Egypt traveller."

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	"Florence Nightingale's experiences in Egypt. Amelia Edwards experiences are also worth reading if you can obtain her book."

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	"The traditional 'down to earth' account of the Pharaoh Akhenaten."

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	"A challenging modern exposé about Amarna, Akhenaten, Smenkhkare, Nefertiti and Tutankhamun."

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	"Mark Lehner has worked for many years on the Giza plateau and his book is a must for those interested in Pyramids."

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	"Dodson and Ikhram are acknowledged leaders in their field of Egyptology. After Pyramids come the rock cut tombs of Egypt and this is the book to read."

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	"Covers the amazing 'Getty restored' tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens. Favoured wife of Ramesses II - 'She for whom the sun shines'. Sadly not currently open to public visits."

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	"Nick Reeves has spent many years excavating in Egypt. Here he co-authors one of the better modern books on the Valley of the Kings."

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	"After tombs any visitor to Egypt knows you need to experience temples. This is the book you need."

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	"One of the few affordable but comprehensive books on the amazing Karnak Temple in Luxor."

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	"The stunning temple of Abu Simbel, rescued by UNESCO when the Aswan dam was built. Related by Zahi Hawass - Director of Antiquities in Egypt."

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	"Next, the royal families of Egypt. Aidan Dodson is a leading egyptologist from Bristol university in the UK and eminently qualified to cover this vital subject."

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	"Anyone visiting Egypt will sooner or later need a basic understanding of the gods and goddesses. Wilkinson is an very able guide in this area."

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	"The art of Egypt is both impressive and informative if you know how to read it. As an associate professor of art history, Gay Robins ( and the British Museum) act as helpful guides."

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	"Reading the Egyptian hieroglyphs can be quite a task. Collier is the best selling author and first choice for beginners."

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	"Relates the somewhat tragic story of the discovery of how to read Egyptian hieroglyphs by Jean-François Champollion. Well worth reading - then go and see the Rosetta Stone in the British Museum."

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	"One of the finest Egyptian art collections in the world - the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Magnificent images."

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	"Millenium exhibition catalogue from Boston Fine Arts Museum. Most of the important Amarna art photographed in one place."

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	"Finally, one of the best works on the famous boy king Tutankhamun. Enough said!"