Скачать книгу - The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Illustrated by John Reinhard Weguelin)
Originally published in 1888, “The Cat of Bubastes” is one of G. A. Henty’s most popular historical novels which takes place in ancient Egypt on or around 1250 BC. When the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians and their king is killed, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In the city of Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and companion to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest of Osiris. Amuba and Jethro begin to uncover evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood, however before they can prevent it they find that they must flee the city when they accidentally kill the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, one of the most sacred animals in all of Egypt. A captivating tale of adventure set during the height of the Egyptian empire, “The Cat of Bubastes” will entertain and delight fans of the historical fiction genre. This edition includes all of the original illustrations by John Reinhard Weguelin and a biographical afterword.


Ancient Armies Ancient Armies

Автор: Newark Tim, McBride Angus

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This text by Tim Newark explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops – The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service – the horned warriors of the Elamites – the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers – the tribal and warlike Libyans – Nubians and Ethiopians – Hyksos – the armies of the Hittite Empire – the Sea People and others.


Narrative of a journey from Calcutta to Europe, by way of Egypt Narrative of a journey from Calcutta to Europe, by way of Egypt

Автор: Charles Lushington

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Narrative of a journey from Calcutta to Europe, by way of Egypt, in the years 1827 and 1828 / by Mrs. Charles Lushington».


L'Egypte ancienne. T. 1 L'Egypte ancienne. T. 1

Автор: Pierre d'Origny

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Примечание: Древний Египет. Полный вариант заголовка: «L'Egypte ancienne, ou Memoires historiques et critiques sur les objets les plus importans de l'histoire du grand empire des Egyptiens. T. 1».


Memoires sur l'Egypte. Pt. 2 Memoires sur l'Egypte. Pt. 2

Автор: Группа авторов

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Memoires sur l'Egypte : publ. pendant les campagnes du general Bonaparte, dans les annees VI et VII avec la relation de ses campagnes en Egypte et en Syrie. Pt. 2».


Travels in Turkey, Egypt, Nubia, and Palestine, in 1824, 1825, 1826, and 1827. Vol. 1 Travels in Turkey, Egypt, Nubia, and Palestine, in 1824, 1825, 1826, and 1827. Vol. 1

Автор: Richard Robert Madden

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Travels in Turkey, Egypt, Nubia, and Palestine, in 1824, 1825, 1826, and 1827 : Vol. 1 : in 2 volumes / by R.R. Madden».