Treasures of the Pharaohs
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Joann Fletcher Books
Dr. Joann Fletcher is a distinguished researcher and consultant in Egyptology, specializing in the history of mummification. Her work has taken her on-site to study mummies across Egypt, Yemen, and South America, as well as in museum collections globally. She recently led groundbreaking research in the Valley of the Kings, examining royal mummies and uncovering potentially Nefertiti's identity, which garnered international attention. A frequent media contributor and writer for major newspapers and online historical platforms, Fletcher brings her extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt to a broad audience.
Cleopatra the Great
- 466 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Focusing on Cleopatra's multifaceted character, the book unveils her as a passionate and politically astute leader, challenging the myths shaped by Roman narratives and popular culture. Drawing from newly discovered research, the author portrays her as a polymath monarch who skillfully balanced tradition with innovation, showcasing her as both a visionary and a determined strategist. This exploration reveals Cleopatra as a powerful figure in history, emphasizing her complexities beyond the stereotypes.
Ancient Egypt is a richly illustrated introduction to this extraordinary culture, presenting the art in all it's glory, ranging from the breathtaking pyramids and monumental temples to wallpaintings, magnificently sculpted statues of kings, queens and deities, and royal jewellery of exquisite intricacy. The book covers themes that have long preoccupied the popular imagination, including: the enigmas of the pyramids and the Sphinx; the pharaohs, incarnations of the mighty god Horus, the religious mysteries of the great temples; and the secrets of the hieroglyphs. These major themes, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, pattern, motif and symbolism, as well as in terms of their underlying historical and spiritual significance.
The Story of Egypt
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The epic 4000-year story of the world's greatest civilisation from a world-leading Egyptologist The history of Egypt is full of spectacular sites and epic stories, an evolving society rich in heroes and villains, inventors and intellectuals, artisans and pioneers. Now Professor Joann Fletcher pulls together the complete Story of Egypt - charting the rise and fall of the ancient Egyptians while putting their whole world into a context that we can all relate to. Joann Fletcher uncovers some fascinating revelations, from Egypt's oldest art to the beginnings of mummification almost two thousand years earlier than previously believed. She also looks at the women who became pharaohs on at least 10 occasions, and the evidence that the Egyptians built the first Suez Canal, circumnavigated Africa and won victories at the original Olympic games. From Ramses II's penchant for dying his greying hair to how we know Montuhotep's wife bit her nails and the farmer Baki liked eating in bed, Joann Fletcher brings the history and people of ancient Egypt alive, as nobody else can.
Das alte Ägypten
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Seit den ältesten Zeiten lebt der Mensch mit Mythen und Ritualen. Sechs untergegangene Hochkulturen werden anhand ihrer künstlerischen Relikte eindrucksvoll dargestellt.
Egypt
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Explore ancient pyramids and tombs and find the best spots to go diving in the Red Sea with this guide. Cutaway maps ensure you won't miss out on anything in this mysterious and dynamic country.
Sonnenkönig vom Nil
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Die Lebenswelt der Alten Ägypter
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Reichhaltig illustrierte Einführung in das religiöse, kulturelle und tägliche Leben im alten Ägypten
Obrazová kniha s přehlednými a častými popisy budov, míst, měst a činností ve starém Egyptě, kde kresby jsou stejně důležité jako text.
