Part painting in prose, part delightful narrative, this book is filled with clever observations, memorable characters and the authors' own paintings and drawings. It will prove irresistible to anyone interested in the culture of the French village.
The author of this fascinating text discusses the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, the significance of its discovery and contents, tomb-robbers, and the ethics of desecration.
Blackman perceptively answers the reader's most pressing questions about life in ancient Thebes, providing not only an informative text but also an engaging story. Topics covered... Læs mere
This book contains a wealth of archaeological information, as well as practical advice for those who plan to visit the sites described. The book's contents are arranged by location, and are illustrated with informative diagrams and maps.
This expansive and fascinating treatment of ancient Egyptian mythology and its influence on other traditions includes explorations of sign language in... Læs mere
Providing background information about the climate and geography of Iraq, the author then goes on to give a detailed account of the peoples, mammals, insects and plants that define the Middle Eastern country.
A rich account of Egyptian archaeology and the hymns of ancient Egypt, this book is at once a fascinating textbook and a practical guide.
A translation of Songgang kasa, Chong Ch'ol's (1536-1593) famous collection of Korean songs. This volume includes a biographical sketch of the Choson dynasty poet-official and a... Læs mere
A traveller's tale set in the islands of Samoa with the legendary traveller Robert Louis Stevenson as a guide, this book is valuable not only for its enjoyment as a tale of adventure, but also for a record of Stevenson himself.
Fully illustrated with maps and figures, this book describes the native Hebrideans and the reasons for their depopulation. The author, a biologist and zoologist, then details the insect, avian and mammalian inhabitants of the islands and their behaviors.
Travelling through 3500 miles of Burmese landscape, the author captured the essence of this country before the internal political problems broke. Filled with lively descriptions of Burma, the highlight is the author's recount of his thousand-mile journey up the Irrawaddy River.