A detailed description of the work and travels of William John Bankes in the Near East during the 19th century. His work formed a valuable record of ancient monuments. 60 colour illustrations, 50 b/w illustrations, bib, index, BNS, 224pp, UK, BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS, 0714118036

Akhenaten has captured the imagination like no other Egyptian pharaoh. Much has been written about this strange, persecuted figure, whose freakishly elongated and effeminate appearance is totally at odds with that of the traditional Egyptian ruler hero. Known today as a heretic, Akhenaten sought to impose upon Egypt and its people the worship of a single god, and in so doing changed the country in every way. Index, bib, 141 illus, 23 colour photos, 208pp, UK. THAMES & HUDSON.

An illustrated survey of 1,300 kings, queens, princes and princesses of Ancient Egypt, unravelling family relationships and exploring their roles in politics, culture and religion. The authors provide a summary of the Pharaonic state and the nature of Egyptian kinship and bureaucracy, genealogical trees, biographies of key players, and historical overviews of distinct periods. Index, bib, notes, 320pp, UK. THAMES & HUDSON, 0500051283

A descriptive guide book to the Egyptian cities, temples, tombs, villages and churches of the Hellenistic, Roman and late Antique period. Includes a historical introduction and specially commissioned plans of sites and buildings. Illustrated with colour photographs. Index, bib, maps, figs, 319pp, UK. BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS.

Shows the richness of the Pharaonic fauna in all forms of artistic expression. BNS, 224pp, UK. THAMES & HUDSON.

Very Short Introductions are a series of books written by experts in their field, offering an accessible introduction to a new subject. In this book, the complex world of ancient Egyptian myths is clearly illuminated. The author also explores the cultural and historical background behind a variety of sources and objects and shows how they have become a part of European cultural heritage. Index, gloss, notes, 143pp, UK. OXFORD UNIV PRESS.

A comprehensive three volume set on papers presented to the Congress on archaeology, history, religion, museology, written in English, French and German. 1800pp, 3 vols. EGYPT. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO, 9774246748

A single-volume reference to the architectures of Ancient Egypt. Separate entries are provided for all important sites as well as for aspects of building design and construction, from pyramids to obelisks. Over 600 entries and 350 b/w illustrations and plans. BNS, 304pp, UK. I B TAURIS, 1860644651

Describes the structure of society in Ancient Egypt- the levels from peasant to pharaoh, the nature of the family, and the role of women. Reviews the professions, from scribes to architects and engineers, and examines the work of crafts practitioners. Also looks at religion, and at the career of the pharaoh Akhenaten. Originally published in 1975 as The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, this revised edition includes a new chapter as well as full documentation of the sources. BNS, 10 illus, 184pp, USA. JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS.

The first collection of all the photographs of the mummies found in the Royal Cache of Luxor. With many photographs. . RUBICON PRESS. 0948695323

A reference work designed for scholars who need accurate information about Egypt. As well as the dictionary, this third edition includes a chronology of major historical events, a general historical synopsis, a comprehensive bibliography of books and articles in English, French and Arabic, a table of Egyptian weights and measures and a list of rulers and heads of government from 1878 to the present. BNS, 552pp, USA. SCARECROW, 0810848562

A dictionary of concise definitions, descriptions and brief accounts of military actions covering the period from the emergence of the Egyptian state around 3000 BC to the Arab conquest in the mid 7th century AD. Each entry is cross referenced to facilitate wider and more detailed study. Includes a bibliography. BNS, 336pp, USA. SCARECROW, 0810848627

Drawing on archaeological, iconographic and textual evidence, the author examines how ordinary ancient Egyptians lived their lives. Index, bib, notes, b/w illus, xvi, 238pp, UK. PRINCETON U P, 0691120587

New edition. The classic historical account of the impact of the cavalcade of archaeologists, thieves and sightseers who have flocked to the Nile Valley since ancient times. The author also looks at the effects of modern mass tourism on archaeological sites and artefacts. First published in 1975, this new edition has been completely revised taking into account recent discoveries. Index, notes, refs, b/w illus, xv, 301pp, USA. WESTVIEW, 0813340616

Now in paperback. Nefertiti is one of ancient Egypt's most mysterious and compelling figures. In this book the author recounts her search for the queen's remains and her discovery of a long ignored tomb containing three badly damaged mummies. Fletcher tells the story of these ancient remains and uses their evidence to describe the dramatic story of Nefertiti's decadent life and the fate of her remains. Illustrated with colour images. Index, bib, refs, maps, xii, 452pp, UK. HODDER HEADLINE.

The oldest guide to an ancient Egyptian temple. The author, an Egyptian priest who lived during the reigns of the last kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty when the construction and decoration of the huge temple of Edfu was completed. The guide describes the temple in detail, its layout and construction, the functions of its chambers and chapels, and its external appearance. Includes notes by the translator on the essentials of ancient Egyptian religion and ritual and on the discovery and documentation of Edfu Temple. Also includes a glossary, illustrations of the temple and the original hieroglyphs. Translated by Anthony Alcock. BNS, 96pp, EGYPT. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO, 9774247647

An introduction to the non-destructive techniques used to analyse artefacts and mummies of ancient Egypt. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. BNS, 84pp, USA. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS, 025207100X

Surveys three thousand years of continuous development of arms and armour, beginning with early predynastic culture and ending in the totalitarian supremacy of the New Kingdom, from the manufacture and use of flint hand axes, wooden staves and stone bludgeons, through the origins of organised fighting groups under the command of a leader, and into the sophisticated and even elegant military culture that saw the composite bow, the khepesh, the sword, the javelin and above all the chariot. Lavishly illustrated. Index, bib, apps, 212pp, UK. SUTTON PUBLISHING.

Using the Egyptian conquest of Nubia as a case study, the author explores the ancient Egyptian construction of ethnic identities with its stark contrast between civilised Egyptians and barbaric foreigners. BNS, 256pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.