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When the Pyramids Were Built: Egyptian Art of the Old Kingdom
"The Old Kingdom (about 2650 2150 B.C.E.) was the first golden age of Egyptian culture, a period that determined the form and character of Egyptian art for centuries to come." "This volume, published to accompany a landmark exhibition organized by…
Egypt's Sunken Treasures
In the shallow waters of Aboukir Bay, in the ruins of three ancient cities, French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio discovered a number of relics. With this book, he presents photographs of the excavation process as well as connecting the…
The Complete Valley of the Kings: Tombs and Treasures of Egypt's Greatest Pharaohs
Provides a history of the Egyptian Valley of the Kings and the antiquities found there.
The Magic Circle of Rudolph II: Alchemy and Astrology in Renaissance Prague
"Rudolf II-Habsburg heir, Holy Roman Emperor, king of Hungary, Germany, and the Romans-is one of history's great characters, and yet he remains largely an unknown figure. His reign (1576-1612) roughly mirrored that of Queen Elizabeth I of England,…
The Complete Tutankhamun: The King, The Tomb, The Royal Treasure
An account of the discovery of the tomb in the Valley of the Kings with diagrams, drawings, and reconstructions.
Restoring Paradise: Western Esotericism, Literature, Art, and Consciousness
"Focusing on how spiritual initiation takes place in Western esoteric religious, literary, and artistic traditions from antiquity to the present, Restoring Paradise provides an introduction to Western esotericism, including early modern esoteric…
Art and Symbols of the Occult
Presents 150 examples of symbols and images from alchemy, astrology and other occult traditions.
