Download or read book King Seneb Kay s Tomb and the Necropolis of a Lost Dynasty at Abydos written by Josef Wegner and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the publication and analysis of the tomb of pharaoh Seneb-Kay (ca. 1650-1600 BCE), and a cemetery of associated tombs at Abydos, all attributable to a group of kings of Egypt's Second Intermediate Period. The tomb of Seneb-Kay has provided the first known king's tomb of pharaonic Egypt that included decorated imagery in the burial chamber. That evidence, presented in full-color and discussed in detail in the volume, allows us to identify this previously unknown ruler along with a group of seven similar tombs that can be attributed to an Upper Egyptian Dynasty that survived for approximately half a century during a period of pronounced territorial fragmentation in the Nile Valley. The book examines the architecture and artifacts associated with these tombs as well as presents an osteological analysis of the bodies of Seneb-Kay and the other anonymous individuals buried at South Abydos. Seneb-Kay's skeletonized mummy was recovered inside his tomb and provides a rare opportunity to examine the body of a king of this era. He is the earliest substantially preserved body of an Egyptian king to survive in the archaeological record, and the first known Egyptian pharaoh whose skeletal remains show that he died in battle. The analysis of his death in a military encounter, along with insights from the other skeletal remains indicates a line of kings whose rise to power was associated with their social background as members of the military elite. The book examines the wider implications of these bodies in terms of the pronounced militarization of society in the Second Intermediate Period. Seneb-Kay's tomb has also provided extensive evidence, through its use of reused blocks bearing decoration, of earlier elite and royal monuments at Abydos. The combination of evidence provides a new archaeological and historical window into the political situation that defined Egypt's Second Intermediate Period.
Download or read book The Lost Dynasty written by Nishantha Gunawardena and published by Traces of Eden. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, historians believed that the Sri Lankan civilisation began with the arrival of Vijaya - the supposed first king and progenitor of the Sinhalese - from northeast India in the 6th century BCE. This text takes the reader on a journey into Sri Lanka's past, that remained hidden for years.
Download or read book The Lost Dynasty written by Deedee Reynolds and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's note This book, as with many historical accounts, has elements which are fictional, i.e. conversations and the like. Hence, it is an historical novel. Beyond historical facts, any similarity to names or actual characters is purely coincidental. However, since I have lived much of what I write about, you might be surprised at what is true. My goal is to capture the mood and background of a certain era in time and I trust I have accomplished that in this novel placed at the end of World War I. It was an exciting time. The world was again at peace. Doughboys were coming home. Scientific advances were making great strides. The Roaring Twenties was upon us. Wow! What a ride!
Download or read book The Forgotten Dynasty written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In *The Forgotten Dynasty*, historian Sophie Reynolds stumbles upon a hidden chapter of Korean history while researching a long-lost royal lineage. Her quest leads her to Min-jun Kang, a descendant of the mysterious New Dawn Dynasty, who is determined to restore his family’s honor. As they unravel the secrets of a concealed past, their professional partnership evolves into a passionate romance. Together, they confront ancient mysteries, face perilous challenges, and uncover a legacy that has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries. This enchanting historical romance weaves together love, history, and the pursuit of truth. historical romance, Korean dynasty, hidden history, royal legacy, forbidden love, historical novel, lost dynasty, ancient secrets, Korean heritage, historical fiction
Download or read book Lost T ai chi Classics from the Late Ch ing Dynasty written by Douglas Wile and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1996-08-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Douglas Wile translates and analyzes four collections of recently released nineteenth-century manuscripts on T'ai-chi ch'uan. These writings of Wu's older brothers Ch'eng-ch'ing and Ju-ch'ing, and his nephew Li I-yu, together with the transmissions of Yang Pan-hou, represent a significant addition to the seminal literature. The rich new texts allow us to make a fresh survey of longstanding issues in T'ai-chi history: the origins of the art; the authorship of the "classics;" the differences between Wu, Yang, and Li; and the roles of Chang San-feng, Wang Tsung-yueh, Chiang Fa, and the formerly missing link, Ch'ang Nai-chou. The original Chinese texts of the four new sets of classics have been appended for the convenience of Chinese readers and scholars. The book reconsiders the world of the Wu, Yang, and Li families of Yung-nien and reconstructs it against the background of the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, and the decline of the Manchu dynasty. New biographical sources illuminate the domestic and political lives of the Yung-nien circle and their orientation to the late imperial intellectual trends. The development of T'ai-chi ch'uan in the nineteenth century is explored in the context of China's cultural response to the challenge of the West and the role of body-centered arts in Asia during the drive for independence and the ongoing search for national identity.
Download or read book King Seneb Kay s Tomb and the Necropolis of a Lost Dynasty at Abydos written by Josef Wegner and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the publication and analysis of the tomb of pharaoh Seneb-Kay (ca. 1650-1600 BCE), and a cemetery of associated tombs at Abydos, all attributable to a group of kings of Egypt's Second Intermediate Period. The tomb of Seneb-Kay has provided the first known king's tomb of pharaonic Egypt that included decorated imagery in the burial chamber. That evidence, presented in full-color and discussed in detail in the volume, allows us to identify this previously unknown ruler along with a group of seven similar tombs that can be attributed to an Upper Egyptian Dynasty that survived for approximately half a century during a period of pronounced territorial fragmentation in the Nile Valley. The book examines the architecture and artifacts associated with these tombs as well as presents an osteological analysis of the bodies of Seneb-Kay and the other anonymous individuals buried at South Abydos. Seneb-Kay's skeletonized mummy was recovered inside his tomb and provides a rare opportunity to examine the body of a king of this era. He is the earliest substantially preserved body of an Egyptian king to survive in the archaeological record, and the first known Egyptian pharaoh whose skeletal remains show that he died in battle. The analysis of his death in a military encounter, along with insights from the other skeletal remains indicates a line of kings whose rise to power was associated with their social background as members of the military elite. The book examines the wider implications of these bodies in terms of the pronounced militarization of society in the Second Intermediate Period. Seneb-Kay's tomb has also provided extensive evidence, through its use of reused blocks bearing decoration, of earlier elite and royal monuments at Abydos. The combination of evidence provides a new archaeological and historical window into the political situation that defined Egypt's Second Intermediate Period.
Download or read book Bamboo Palace written by Christopher Kremmer and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dying days of the Vietnam War, a royal family is rounded up and flown by helicopter to a remote prison camp. Behind the bamboo curtain erected by victorious communist guerillas, the tragic final days of an Asian king and his dynasty will play out. Bestselling author of the Carpet Wars, Christopher Kremmer takes readers on a gripping odyssey to Indochina's heart of darkness, the remote prison camp where the Kingdom of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol finally ends. Part travelogue, part mystery, Bamboo Palace reveals the only known eye-witness account of the final solution carried out in the jungles of northern Laos. 'thrilling ... a marvellous gift for the well-turned phrase' - Michael Smithies, the Nation 'Now this is what I call a travel book' - Dianne Dempsey, the Age
Download or read book The Briennes written by Guy Perry and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive study of the Brienne dynasty, a fascinating example of the international aristocracy in the central Middle Ages.
Download or read book Forgotten Empire written by Béatrice André-Salvini and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly-illustrated and important book that traces the rise and fall of one of the ancient world's largest and richest empires.
Download or read book The Shadow King written by Jo Marchant and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on myriad disciplines to address mysteries surrounding the mummy of Tutankhamun, providing coverage of the first autopsy of the mummy in 1925, recent arguments over its DNA, and the stories behind archaeological documentaries.
Download or read book LEGACY OF THE WUFFINGAS written by Edward D. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Legacy of the Wuffingas: The Lost Dynasty of East Anglia" takes readers on a captivating journey through the forgotten history of the Wuffingas, the enigmatic ruling dynasty of East Anglia. This meticulously researched and engagingly written account explores the rise and fall of the Wuffingas, who governed the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom now encompassing the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. Authoritative and comprehensive, this volume delves deep into the lives of the Wuffingas' kings and warriors, uncovering the unique blend of cultural influences that shaped their world. From their mysterious origins and heroic exploits to their gradual adoption of Christianity, readers will gain a fresh understanding of this long-lost dynasty. Through vivid storytelling and fascinating archaeological discoveries, this book reveals the treasures, burial mounds, and historical fragments left behind by the Wuffingas, piecing together the clues of their enigmatic legacy. The author also addresses the resurgence of interest in East Anglia's royal past, offering modern interpretations and insights into the continuing relevance of the Wuffingas' story. "Legacy of the Wuffingas" is an essential read for history enthusiasts, archaeologists, and anyone intrigued by the complex tapestry of England's past. Discover the untold story of East Anglia's royal lineage and the lasting impact of the Wuffingas on the region's history, culture, and identity.
Download or read book CHOU written by B. L. PONTIUS and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have always had a definitive love for ancient time periods. I have written many short stories of long ago, some became prize winners in high school. I have a long history of love for Asian women. I think they are very mysterious as well as loving and loyal, that is why I had chosen ancient China before it was called anything as a backdrop for this story. If you are really intent on knowing me, then read my stories. They tell a lot if not most things about me. I didn’t have the greatest childhood in the world, but it was good to certain point. I was left alone much of the time, that is how I developed my love for the long ago. I have always been a dreamer and can’t see that changing any time soon. Although I live in reality, I have and active dream state. I had found a way to combine the both to become my reality by incorporating them in my everyday life. I find it fits me well. I love movies of ancient times. A few of my favorites are Ben Hur, The Ten Commandments, and the Passion of the Christ. I haven’t always been a man of deep Christian beliefs. When I was young, I have a few minor scrapes with others getting into fights, but that changed when I was thirteen, that was when I came to Christ, and it has forever changed me. Since then, I have had very little trouble with anyone, chasing to stay out of harms way until I am needed. I do hope you find this story enlightening
Download or read book The Social and Cultural Order of Ancient Egypt written by Steen Bergendorff and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Narmer palette to funerary preparations to pyramids, Steen Bergendorff draws on anthropological insights to provide new interpretations of accepted truths about Ancient Egypt. Bergendorff traces societal reproductive patterns in Ancient Egypt and the regional trade network that stretched from the Levant and Mesopotamia in the west and Nubia and Africa to the south in order to illustrate Ancient Egyptian culture anew. This book is recommended for students and scholars of archaeology, anthropology, Egyptology, and history.
Download or read book The Veiled Throne written by Ken Liu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the invasion of Dara complete, and the Wall of Storms breached, the world has opened to new possibilities for the gods and peoples of both empires as the sweeping saga of the award-winning Dandelion Dynasty continues in this third book of the “magnificent fantasy epic” (NPR). Princess Théra, once known as Empress Üna of Dara, entrusted the throne to her younger brother in order to journey to Ukyu-Gondé to war with the Lyucu. She has crossed the fabled Wall of Storms with a fleet of advanced warships and ten thousand people. Beset by adversity, Théra and her most trusted companions attempt to overcome every challenge by doing the most interesting thing. But is not letting the past dictate the present always possible or even desirable? In Dara, the Lyucu leadership as well as the surviving Dandelion Court bristle with rivalries as currents of power surge and ebb and perspectives spin and shift. Here, parents and children, teachers and students, Empress and Pékyu, all nurture the seeds of plans that will take years to bloom. Will tradition yield to new justifications for power? Everywhere, the spirit of innovation dances like dandelion seeds on the wind, and the commoners, the forgotten, the ignored begin to engineer new solutions for a new age. Ken Liu returns to the series that draws from a tradition of the great epics of our history from the Aeneid to the Romance on the Three Kingdoms and builds a new tale unsurpassed in its scope and ambition.
Download or read book The Awakenings written by James Sonny and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and thrilling story that dares everyone of us to poke the giant that sleeps within our hearts. Everyone has the potential to do greatness, but we hold back in fear. In the battle of the mind, the war is lost to the fear of the unknown.
Download or read book Bamboo Palace written by Christopher Kremmer and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Worldly Stage written by Sophie Volpp and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In seventeenth-century China, as formerly disparate social spheres grew closer, the theater began to occupy an important ideological niche among traditional cultural elites, and notions of performance and spectatorship came to animate diverse aspects of literati cultural production. In this study of late-imperial Chinese theater, Sophie Volpp offers fresh readings of major texts such as Tang Xianzu’s Peony Pavilion (Mudan ting) and Kong Shangren’s Peach Blossom Fan (Taohua shan), and unveils lesser-known materials such as Wang Jide’s play The Male Queen (Nan wanghou). In doing so, Volpp sheds new light on the capacity of seventeenth-century drama to comment on the cultural politics of the age.Worldly Stage arrives at a conception of theatricality particular to the classical Chinese theater and informed by historical stage practices. The transience of worldly phenomena and the vanity of reputation had long informed the Chinese conception of theatricality. But in the seventeenth century, these notions acquired a new verbalization, as theatrical models of spectatorship were now applied to the contemporary urban social spectacle in which the theater itself was deeply implicated."
