What Life Was Like On the Banks of the Nile by Time-Life Books-A beautifully detailed book of ancient Egyptian culture including marriage, coming of age customs, and religious beliefs and rituals. Time is also spent on pharaohs in general and their power, belief in the afterlife, and tomb significance.
Egypt: Splendors of an Ancient Civilization by Alberto Siliotti
-Similar to a mass picture book for the "older" crowd with mass amounts of information on Egyptian geography, history, temples, and tombs. Very visual dynamic for those who are visual and need to see an equivalent to what they are reading.
Ancient Egypt by Lorna Oakes & Lucia Gahlin
-This is an incredible book that mimics an encyclopedia. A wealth of information of almost anything you could imagine. This is one of my favorite books, I can read it straig
ht through or use it as a reference. My pages are getting worn and torn with this book because I always consult this one.
Conversations with Mummies by Rosalie David and Rick Archbold
-This book is fascinating. It looks at the ancient Egyptians via the mummies they left behind. Understand what techniques they used in mummification, significance involved with mummification, and the science behind it all.
Tutankhamin: The Exodus Conspiracy by Andrew Collins and Chris Ogilvie-Herald
-The book is a fun read and provides some more in depth knowledge about the boy king. However, the content is a bit extremist and nor do I agree with it all. It is just one point of view. Since the release of the book new evidence has come to light about the "wounds" found on the young king.
The Search for Nefertiti by Dr. Joann Fletcher
-While this is another fascinating topic, this book is not an easy ready. A pretty substantial knowledge of Egypt is already needed to keep up the deep diggings of the author. While well written, it is just so over whelming to people just beginning to study ancient Egypt.
The Hebrew Pharaohs of Egypt by Ahmed Osman
-This book was a delight to read. This man's take on Biblical history and intertwining with what we know of Egyptian history was great. While I agree with almost everything thing presented I think he does have a few fallacies throughout his logic. However, the main idea he is presenting is fabulous!
Ancient Egypt by David P. Silverman, General Editor
-A mini-type of encyclopedia the book offers handfuls of facts ranging from the dynasties, to warfare history, culture, women in Egypt, and the culture and rituals surrounding the Egyptian religion.
Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt by Rosalie David
-This book is extremely through and intense. I would not recommend this one just to read and learn about Egypt. Instead, if you want to learn some more about the religion during a period in ancient Egypt read the appropriate chapter. Otherwise, you might get to bogged down and lose interest.
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