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Best Ancient Egyptian History

Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization
The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Praise for Fingerprints of the Gods: "A fancy piece of historical sleuthing...intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought."
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"After reading you'll have a clearer idea of whether: we should worry about asteroids; science is purely scientific, and; civilization is relatively strong or fragile."
"Was not let down, as the info here was welllll beyond what I had watched in the short YT vid."
"Very important book to read."
"I love this and plan on getting the sequel as well "Magicians of the Gods"."
"Weighty and dense reading, while still intriguing and engaging."
"Worth reading for anyone interested in human history and the varied interpretations of myth and archeological evidence."
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The Sekhmet Bed: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (The She-King Book 1)
Ahmose's elder sister Mutnofret has been raised to expect the privileged station of Great Royal Wife; her rage at being displaced cannot be soothed. As Ahmose fights the currents of Egypt's politics and Mutnofret's vengeful anger, her youth and inexperience carry her beyond her depth and into the realm of sacrilege.
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"The characters were well developed ( always my first choice in a story), the plot was intriguing, and the setting in ancient Egypt divine."
"If you like to read about ancient Egypt and/or you like to read historical fiction from the woman's point of view, I highly recommend this book."
"Limb i.e. hawker delivers a sparkling rendition of the story of Ahmose, Tut, and the legacy of their daughter, Hatet."
"Interesting story line and unexpected finaL outcome."
"It transported me to the past, gave me characters I could spend quality time with, and reliably presented ancient history, all wrapped up in an intriguing and emotional story."
"I would definitely recommend this book to friend."
"The Sekhmet Bed is a well done account of a time and place long lost in history."
"Ahmose is such a real character and I love the way the author portrayed her as a strong woman, trying to not get swept away by a powerful patriarchy."
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The Emerald Tablets of Thoth-The-Atlantean
As requested by the Flower of Life Organization, this edition offers Dr. Doreal's translation and interpretation in a side-by-side study format. Michael Doreal, MsD, PsyD, was a spirital teacher and founder of the Brotherhood of the White Temple, Inc., located in Colorado.
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"It is the Emerald Tablet."
"Had this book with me when I was inside The Great Pyramid!"
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Best Ancient Egyptians History

Fingerprints of the Gods
The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Praise for Fingerprints of the Gods:
Reviews
"After reading you'll have a clearer idea of whether: we should worry about asteroids; science is purely scientific, and; civilization is relatively strong or fragile."
"Was not let down, as the info here was welllll beyond what I had watched in the short YT vid."
"Very important book to read."
"I love this and plan on getting the sequel as well "Magicians of the Gods"."
"Weighty and dense reading, while still intriguing and engaging."
"Worth reading for anyone interested in human history and the varied interpretations of myth and archeological evidence."
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Best Archaeology

Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization
The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Praise for Fingerprints of the Gods: "A fancy piece of historical sleuthing...intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought."
Reviews
"After reading you'll have a clearer idea of whether: we should worry about asteroids; science is purely scientific, and; civilization is relatively strong or fragile."
"Was not let down, as the info here was welllll beyond what I had watched in the short YT vid."
"Very important book to read."
"I love this and plan on getting the sequel as well "Magicians of the Gods"."
"Weighty and dense reading, while still intriguing and engaging."
"Worth reading for anyone interested in human history and the varied interpretations of myth and archeological evidence."
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Best Ancient Roman History

The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic
The republican system was unable to cope with the vast empire Rome now ruled: rising economic inequality disrupted traditional ways of life, endemic social and ethnic prejudice led to clashes over citizenship and voting rights, and rampant corruption and ruthless ambition sparked violent political clashes that cracked the once indestructible foundations of the Republic. Chronicling the years 146-78 BC, The Storm Before the Storm dives headlong into the first generation to face this treacherous new political environment. "Mike Duncan's popular podcast, The History of Rome and Revolutions , packed facts, dry humor and historical parallels into easily digestible 20-minute episodes. From income inequality to questions about who does and doesn't deserve citizenship to the rise of populism, it's consistently surprising how the issues we're facing today were relevant two millennia ago. Huge personalities like Marius and Sulla cast a large shadow, but forces beyond anyone's control seem to drive the narrative. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of his podcasts, Duncan has led fans on a number of sold-out guided tours of Italy, England and France to visit historic sites from Ancient Rome to the French Revolution. Duncan also collaborates with illustrator Jason Novak on informative cartoons that humorously explain the historical context for current events.
Reviews
"Though it's easy to draw parallels to modern day shenanigans, to his credit author Mike Duncan for the most part lets the historical narrative speak for itself without opining much. What I appreciated most, though, is that we aren't treated to graphic accounts of people being hacked to death in battles, a current literary trend. Duncan writes more about the workings of the Roman government and the people and circumstances that shaped laws and traditions that still resonate in consequence right down to our day. More of a problem (and what keeps this from being five stars) is that the figures in this book have long Latin names that sometimes sound alike and Duncan doesn't always do the best job differentiating them from one another."
"This books fits into a niche time-period for many who yearn for more information about the late republic, if you've enjoyed Duncan's previous works (History of Rome and Revolutions podcasts) you will be duly delighted by this work."
"Great book, very topical, detailed writing but also very accessible."
"While some would praise a historical work of nonfiction for not overanalyzing or moralizing-at times I was left feeling as though segments of the book had been surgically removed. All in all I think the greatest thing I can praise this book for is reigniting my curiosity and encouraging me to dive further into Roman and classical history, a subject that many authors are unable to bring to life and one which Duncan has a clear passion for."
"It would be interesting to read about real everyday life of normal citizen and how they made these great monuments."
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Best Ancient Greek History

Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece
It's a rollicking good read' The Independent. _________ No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly and brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. From the birth of the universe to the creation of humankind, Stephen Fry - who fell in love with these stories as a child - retells these myths for our tragic, comic, fateful age. Experience the terrible and endless fate of Prometheus after his betrayal of Zeus and shiver as Pandora opens her jar of evil torments. Arguably the greatest living Englishman * Independent on Sunday * The patron saint of British intelligence * Daily Telegraph * National Treasure: noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry * Oxford English Dictionary * Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director.
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"It's been a very long time since I've enjoyed a book as much I have this one."
"Stephen Fry never disappoints."
"It's very exciting and suspenseful, watching the world come into being."
"Love the book."
"Easy reading of many slightly familiar stories."
"Highly recommend."
"Well, now that I've read it - and you have read this threadbare review - you and I can say it, too, but believing in fair play, we should always credit Stephen Fry."
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Best Prehistory eBooks

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Tackling evolutionary concepts from a historian’s perspective, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , describes human development through a framework of three not-necessarily-orthodox “Revolutions”: the Cognitive, the Agricultural, and the Scientific. His ideas are interesting and often amusing: Why have humans managed to build astonishingly large populations when other primate groups top out at 150 individuals? Because our talent for gossip allows us to build networks in societies too large for personal relationships between everyone, and our universally accepted “imagined realities”--such as money, religion, and Limited Liability Corporations—keep us in line. Though the concepts are unusual and sometimes heavy (as is the book, literally) Harari’s deft prose and wry, subversive humor make quick work of material prone to academic tedium. He’s written a book of popular nonfiction (it was a bestseller overseas, no doubt in part because his conclusions draw controversy) landing somewhere in the middle of a Venn diagram of genetics, sociology, and history. An engrossing read.” (Dan Ariely, New York Times Bestselling author of Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality , and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty ). “Yuval Noah Harari’s celebrated Sapiens does for human evolution what Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time did for physics.… He does a superb job of outlining our slow emergence and eventual domination of the planet.” ( Forbes ). “Writing with wit and verve, Harari…attempts to explain how Homo sapiens came to be the dominant species on Earth as well as the sole representative of the human genus.… Provocative and entertaining.” ( Publishers Weekly ). “In this sweeping look at the history of humans, Harari offers readers the chance to reconsider, well, everything, from a look at why Homo sapiens endured to a compelling discussion of how society organizes itself through fictions.” ( Booklist Best Books of the Year).
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"Parts of it were downright fascinating such as "imagination" being a keystone to human activity, e.g. corporations, money, and religion. Finally he keeps touching on the fact that animals have paid a terrible price for the rise of sapiens. Incidentally our family has a farm background and I eat no chicken, turkey, pork, or beef. Now I didn't give the book five stars because he makes positive references to the misguided but widely read Jared Diamond. Let me emphasize that on this snowy March day the cat and I are both glad we don't need to go out and scavenge something off the frozen earth."
"A standard history of the human race begins with Paleolithic proto-humans, traces the development of modern man or homo sapiens sapiens, then chronicles the beginnings and expansions of human civilization from agriculture to the present. He asks how "An Animal of No Significance" managed to become the dominant life form, and whether that animal's learning to produce his own food and then to further harness the natural world to his will through science were boons or setbacks, both for that animal and for the rest of the biosphere."
"An amazing book which gives great insight into the history of human beings for our entire 200,000 years of existence from a 30,000 feet level."
"I found it to be very good but no better than other books I have read on these topics."
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