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The Ancient Egypt Bibliography is a growing list of over 550 books on Ancient Egypt, written in different languages.

This list is intentionally eclectic: some books will be highly scientific, some are meant for a more general audience and others yet are intended for children.

Several books in this list hold a link to the world's largest on-line bookshops: Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk, enabling you to expand your personal library with your favourite books on Ancient Egypt.

 

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Altägyptische Festdaten

 

Author(s): Schott, Siegfried
Published: Wiesbaden, 1950

A study about the Ancient Egyptian calendar, with a special focus on dates for feasts, celebrations and rituals.

 

 

Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries

 

Author(s): Lucas, A. - Harris, J.R.
Published: Dover Publications, 1999 (4)

A detailed study of ancient Egyptian technology, this book covers the use of animal products and building materials, manufacture of glass and fibers, use of metals and alloys, precious stones, distillation of alcoholic beverages, and the mummification process. Includes an appendix of chemical analyses.

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Discoveries and Inventions

 

Author(s): Shuter, Jane
Published: Heineman Library, 1998
Reading Level: ages 9 to 12

A look at the technological and other advances made by the Ancient Egyptians during their more than 3.000 years of history.

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Mathematics in the Time of the Pharaohs

 

Author(s): Gillings, Richard J.
Published: New York, 1982

 

 

Science in Ancient Egypt

 

Author(s): Woods, Geraldine
Published: ...
Reading Level: ages 9 to 12

Geraldine Woods explains the scientific knowledge held by the Ancient Egyptians. Intended for an audience of ages 9 to 12, this book can also be used by teachers at schools.

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The Calendars of Ancient Egypt

 

Author(s): Parker, Richard A.
Published: Chicago, 1950 

A comprehensive study into the different calendar systems used by the Ancient Egyptians.