This is an English translation of the French picture book Panique en Egypte: a sumptuous whodunnit in which you investigate a plot against the life of Ramesses II.

From a police procedural set in World War II Berlin to a man pushing his in-laws off a wall in Ningbo, the variety of settings for crime fiction continue to provide a lot of opportunities for armchair travel. Few names in ancient Egyptian history are as familiar to us as Imhotep, Nefertiti and Cleopatra, yet their tombs have never been found. It is a great book to become familiar with the exquisite workmanship and skill of the ancient Egyptian craftsman and gain a window into the Egyptian artistic mind.UCL Press is a leading open access scholarly publisher, publishing mainly scholarly monographs, edited collections, textbooks and journals. Reading the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt reveals much about the worldview of a civilisation that rose to prominence 5000 years ago and flourished for thousands of years. More than 600 extensively cross-referenced and comprehensively-indexed A-Z entries provide detailed information on all aspects of ancient Egypt and Nubia during the pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods.

By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In this book, you’ll find the first-ever version of Cinderella, captivating the reader with new insights into the classic tale.On one of its pages, different writing systems from around the world were set out; there was Roman, Arabic and Indian writing.

I recommend this book because it provides an in-depth introduction to one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations — Egypt. She discusses the broader cultural roots of French Egyptomania in the first half of the 19th century. Magic was at the heart of ancient Egyptian culture – from health and medicine to the Book of the Dead.I recommend this book because it is an insightful and comprehensive guide to the intriguing world of ancient Egyptian deities.