Napoleon's Pyramids

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061750123
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Pyramids by : William Dietrich

Download or read book Napoleon's Pyramids written by William Dietrich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American ex-pat attempts to solve a 6,000-year-old riddle with a mysterious medallion won in a card game in this swashbuckling historical thriller. What mystical secrets lie beneath the Great Pyramids? The world changes for Ethan Gage—one-time assistant to the renowned Ben Franklin—on a night in post-revolutionary Paris, when he wins a mysterious medallion in a card game. Framed soon after for the murder of a prostitute and facing the grim prospect of either prison or death, the young expatriate American barely escapes France with his life—choosing instead to accompany the new emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, on his glorious mission to conquer Egypt. With Lord Nelson’s fleet following close behind, Gage sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. And in a land of ancient wonder and mystery, with the help of a beautiful Macedonian slave, he will come to realize that the unusual prize he won at the gaming table may be the key to solving one of history’s greatest and most perilous riddles: who built the Great Pyramids . . . and why? Praise for Napoleon’s Pyramids “[A] superb historical thriller. . . . Riveting battle scenes, scantily clad women, mathematical puzzles, mysteries of the pharaohs, reckless heroism, hairsbreadth escapes and undaunted courage add up to unbeatable adventure rivaling the exploits of George Macdonald Fraser’s Harry Flashman. Readers will cheer.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “It has a plot as satisfying as an Indiana Jones film and offers enough historical knowledge to render the reader a fascinating raconteur on the topics of ancient Egypt and Napoleon Bonaparte.” —USA Today “Rich in period detail and ancient mythology. . . . The novel is a big, exciting romp that will keep high-concept thriller fans on the edge of their seats.” —Booklist

Napoleon's Pyramids

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060848324
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (68 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Pyramids by : William Dietrich

Download or read book Napoleon's Pyramids written by William Dietrich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-02-06 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What mystical secrets lie beneath the Great Pyramids? Traveling with Napoleon's ambitious expedition, American adventurer Ethan Gage solves a five-thousand-year-old riddle with the help of a mysterious medallion. William Dietrich's books have been hailed for their vivid imagery, evocative atmospheres, impeccable historical accuracy, and ambitious plots. Now, in the breakout novel of his career, he delivers an enthralling story of intrigue, greed, and danger. Ethan Gage, assistant to Ben Franklin and expatriate American in post-revolutionary France, wins an ancient—and possibly cursed—medallion in a card game one night. It turns out that the medallion, covered in seemingly indecipherable symbols, may be linked to a Masonic mystery. That same night, however, Ethan is framed for a prostitute's murder and barely escapes France with his life. Faced with either prison or death, Gage is offered a third choice: to accompany the new emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, as France sails to conquer Egypt—with Lord Nelson's fleet following close behind. Once Gage arrives, he encounters incredible surprises: one in the form of a beautiful Macedonian slave and another in the dawning knowledge that the medallion may solve one of the greatest riddles of history—who built the Great Pyramids, and why. What is revealed to Gage is more shocking than anyone could ever have imagined. Moving from the lascivious salons of post-revolutionary Paris to the Mediterranean's high seas to the treacherous sands of Egypt, Napoleon's Pyramids is a riveting, action-packed thriller that will captivate readers and introduce them to this supremely talented author.

Napoleon's Pyramids

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Publisher : Allison & Busby
ISBN 13 : 0749010908
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (49 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Pyramids by : William Dietrich

Download or read book Napoleon's Pyramids written by William Dietrich and published by Allison & Busby. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world changes for Ethan Gage - one-time assistant to the renowned Ben Franklin - on a night in post-revolutionary Paris, when he wins a mysterious medallion in a card game. Barely escaping France with his life, Ethan accompanies the new emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, on his glorious mission to conquer Egypt. It will prove to be the adventure of a lifetime. In a land of ancient wonder and mystery, with the help of a beautiful Macedonian slave, Ethan will come to realize that the unusual prize he won at the gaming table may be the key to solving one of history's greatest and most perilous riddles - who built the Great Pyramids... and why?

Napoleon's Sorcerers

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Publisher : Associated University Presse
ISBN 13 : 9780874139570
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (395 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Sorcerers by : Darius Alexander Spieth

Download or read book Napoleon's Sorcerers written by Darius Alexander Spieth and published by Associated University Presse. This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During Napoleon's rule, Freemasonic circles in France invented rituals that allegedly first took place in the temple structures of ancient Egypt. This book looks at the cultural environment and intellectual background of one such pseudo-Egyptian secret society, the Sacred Order of the Sophisians.

Napoleon's Pyramids

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ISBN 13 : 9780608483306
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Pyramids by : William Dietrich

Download or read book Napoleon's Pyramids written by William Dietrich and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What mystical secrets lie beneath the Great Pyramids? Traveling with Napoleon's great expedition, American adventurer Ethan Gage solves a 6,000 year old riddle with the help of a mysterious medallion.

Napoleon in Egypt

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Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553385240
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (533 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon in Egypt by : Paul Strathern

Download or read book Napoleon in Egypt written by Paul Strathern and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte, only twenty-eight, set sail for Egypt with 335 ships, 40,000 soldiers, and a collection of scholars, artists, and scientists to establish an eastern empire. He saw himself as a liberator, freeing the Egyptians from oppression. But Napoleon wasn’t the first—nor the last—who tragically misunderstood Muslim culture. Marching across seemingly endless deserts in the shadow of the pyramids, pushed to the limits of human endurance, his men would be plagued by mirages, suicides, and the constant threat of ambush. A crusade begun in honor would degenerate into chaos. And yet his grand failure also yielded a treasure trove of knowledge that paved the way for modern Egyptology—and it tempered the complex leader who believed himself destined to conquer the world.

Bonaparte in Egypt

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Publisher : Fireship Press
ISBN 13 : 1934757764
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (347 download)

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Book Synopsis Bonaparte in Egypt by : J. Christopher Herold

Download or read book Bonaparte in Egypt written by J. Christopher Herold and published by Fireship Press. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The French expedition to Egypt, which Bonaparte launched in 1798, was one of the most exciting, harrowing, futile, and yet most fruitful adventures in modern times. Although the expedition was doomed, and almost everyone in it had only one wish-to go home-the impact of the three years of French occupation left a lasting mark on Egypt. The book is crowded with dramatic episodes. We see the French, without supplies, crossing the desert in midsummer and, without a rest, fighting the Battle of the Pyramids. We witness the glories and horrors of the Battle of the Nile, the uprising of Cairo, the butcheries at Jaffa and at Acre, the labors of the Institute of Egypt, the ravages of the plague, and the unbelievable game that Bonaparte played with Islam. The personalities are no less colorful than the incidents. Besides Bonaparte, who revealed, while in Egypt, his most repulsive and his most admirable qualities, there are the forthright and caustic General Kléber; Lord Nelson of the Nile; the uncatchable Mameluke Murad Bey; the Pasha of Acre, who gloried in the surname Djezzar, "the Butcher"; and the chivalrous and eccentric Sir Sidney Smith. Add to that list the selfless and heroic General Desaix; Dr. Desgenettes, who inoculated himself with the plague and survived to give Bonaparte a public dressing-down; General Menou, who became a Moslem to marry a bath-keeper's daughter; and Pauline Fourés, who became Bonaparte's mistress in one of the more ludicrous episodes of the campaign. Christopher Herold has drawn on official documents, on Arabic chronicles, on the memoirs and diaries of generals, officers, simple soldiers, artists, engineers, and physicians. He has also visited the countries where the action took place and pushed thoroughness to the point of contracting (briefly) Egyptian ophthalmia; although he stopped short at seeking first-hand experience with the plague. If you wish to understand the Napoleonic Era, this book is a must read.

Napoleon's Egypt

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Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 0230607411
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon's Egypt by : Juan Cole

Download or read book Napoleon's Egypt written by Juan Cole and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this vivid and timely history, Juan Cole tells the story of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Revealing the young general's reasons for leading the expedition against Egypt in 1798 and showcasing his fascinating views of the Orient, Cole delves into the psychology of the military titan and his entourage. He paints a multi-faceted portrait of the daily travails of the soldiers in Napoleon's army, including how they imagined Egypt, how their expectations differed from what they found, and how they grappled with military challenges in a foreign land. Cole ultimately reveals how Napoleon's invasion, the first modern attempt to invade the Arab world, invented and crystallized the rhetoric of liberal imperialism.

Napoleon

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ISBN 13 : 9780724103553
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon by : Ted Gott

Download or read book Napoleon written by Ted Gott and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This panoramic volume tells the story of French art, culture and life from the 1770s to the 1820s: the first French voyages of discovery to Australia, the stormy period of social change with the outbreak of the French Revolution, and the rise to power of the young Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

Winston's War

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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402249211
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (492 download)

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Book Synopsis Winston's War by : Michael Dobbs

Download or read book Winston's War written by Michael Dobbs and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Michael Dobbs, author of the book that inspired the smash hit Netflix series House of Cards, comes Winston's War, a thrilling novel about the dawn of WWII and Winston Churchill's rise to power. At the beginning of WWII, Neville Chamberlain believes he has bought "peace for our time" from Adolph Hitler, who has just seized Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. The English are alarmed by the huge German army, while the soldiers that would defend London don't even have steel helmets. For many, compromise and appeasement seem to be England's best defense. But there are a few leaders who don't agree. Among them is Winston Churchill, who understands that the relentless march of fascism will be democracy's death knell. In October 1938, Churchill pleads his case in the press to the BBC's Guy Burgess. One of these two will become the most revered man of his time, and the other will be known as the greatest of traitors. This stunning novel brings to life the surprising political intrigues that set the stage for World War II, and brings alive the passionate, grumpy, whiskey-drinking Winston Churchill, as he inspires his fellow countrymen to take on the world's mightiest army. Includes bonus reading group guide Praise for Michael Dobbs, bestselling author of House of Cards, the book that inspired the Netflix series starring Kevin Spacey: "An intriguing tale of espionage and treason... this is a work to enthrall."—Daily Mail "An author who can bring historical happenings so vitally back to life and made all the more impressive by being historically accurate in every respect."—Times of London "A fascinating tale of conspiracy, blackmail, and treachery."—Irish Independent "Dobbs takes us so far inside the mind of Winston Churchill that we feel as though we actually are him."—Booklist "Dobbs infuses dramatic tension, inventive plots, and heady pacing in the narration of a British icon's noblest hours."—Publishers Weekly "Dobbs has done a brilliant job in evoking the drama and despair of Britain hovering on the edge of the abyss."—Sunday Express

Monuments of Egypt

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ISBN 13 : 9780910413213
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (132 download)

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Book Synopsis Monuments of Egypt by : Charles Coulston Gillispie

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William Dietrich's Ethan Gage Collection #1

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062378554
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Book Synopsis William Dietrich's Ethan Gage Collection #1 by : William Dietrich

Download or read book William Dietrich's Ethan Gage Collection #1 written by William Dietrich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From master storyteller William Dietrich come books 1-3 in his bestselling Ethan Gage adventure series: Napoleon's Pyramids, The Rosetta Key, and The Dakota Cipher.

The Dakota Cipher

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061925748
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Book Synopsis The Dakota Cipher by : William Dietrich

Download or read book The Dakota Cipher written by William Dietrich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American ex-pat is on a mission for Napoleon in the Dakotas while searching for an ancient Norse relic in this historical thriller. Ethan Gage wants to enjoy the fruits of victory after helping Napoleon win the Battle of Marengo, but an ill-advised tryst with Bonaparte’s married sister has made that impossible. So now, with President Thomas Jefferson’s blessings, Ethan and a mystic Norwegian, Magnus Bloodhammer, embark upon an expedition into America’s western wilderness—dodging hostile Indians and a British seductress as they search for the mythical hammer of the Norse god Thor. The prize, which was allegedly carried to North America more than a century before Columbus arrived, leads them across a landscape no white man has yet traversed. Here Gage’s skills will be tested as never before—as he braves frontier peril en route to the most incredible discovery of all time. Praise for The Dakota Cipher “Fast, fun and full of surprises, Dietrich’s rollicking third Ethan Gage escapade (after The Rosetta Key) . . . The tale twists and turns like a spitted serpent, but Dietrich shows his sure hand as a storyteller, leavening a tale rich in intrigue and impressive historic detail with abundant wit and humor.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “If there weren’t already an Indiana Jones, Dietrich’s Ethan Gage could certainly fit the bill. . . . Dietrich does an excellent job of creating the historical settings of the novels, and the real-life characters Ethan meets along the way . . . feel just right—not historically accurate but labored creations but real people. A spirited installment of what promises to be a long-running series.” —Booklist

The Rosetta Key

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061736708
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)

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Book Synopsis The Rosetta Key by : William Dietrich

Download or read book The Rosetta Key written by William Dietrich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eighteenth-century adventurer chases an Egyptian scroll from Israel to the Americas in the Pulitzer Prize-winner’s “rollicking sequel” to Napoleon’s Pyramids (Publishers Weekly). The year is 1799. As Bonaparte’s army descends upon Israel, intent upon conquest, American adventurer Ethan Gage finds himself searching the Holy Land for a legendary Egyptian scroll imbued with awesome powers. The raffish and resourceful Gage must keep the mysterious document from his enemy, Napoleon—or, failing that, wrest it from him, even if it means pursuing his vengeful adversary back to France. And the wisdom of his great mentor, Benjamin Franklin, will offer Gage no solace should Bonaparte succeed in unlocking the terrible secrets of the Book of Thoth, and seizing ultimate power. “An utterly captivating romp from the treacherous tunnels beneath Jerusalem to the lost City of Ghosts (Petra, Jordan) to the tumult of revolutionary Paris. . . . Dietrich spins a merry magical mystery tour, winningly intricate and anchored to actual historical figures and events. . . . Mr. Spielberg! Mr. Lucas! It’s your move.” —Seattle Times

The Linguist and the Emperor

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Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0345448723
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (454 download)

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Book Synopsis The Linguist and the Emperor by : Daniel Meyerson

Download or read book The Linguist and the Emperor written by Daniel Meyerson and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-02-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the story of the race between Napoleon and linguist Jean-Francois Champollion to break the code of the Rosetta Stone, from its discovery and the early efforts to secure it, to the impact the stone had on the lives of everyone who encountered it.

Napoleon For Dummies

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118070143
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Book Synopsis Napoleon For Dummies by : J. David Markham

Download or read book Napoleon For Dummies written by J. David Markham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains his influence on the military, law, politics, and religion Get the real story of Napoleon Bonaparte Not sure what's true about Napoleon? This easy-to-follow guide gets past the stereotypes and introduces you to this extraordinary man's beginnings, accomplishments, and famous romances. It traces Napoleon's rise from Corsican military cadet to Emperor of the French, chronicles his military campaigns, explains the mistakes that led to his removal from power, and explores his lasting impact on Europe and the world. Discover * How Napoleon built -- and lost -- an empire * The forces that influenced him * Why he created the Napoleonic Code * The inside story on Josephine * How he helped shape modern-day Europe

Whose Pharaohs?

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520221974
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Whose Pharaohs? by : Donald Malcolm Reid

Download or read book Whose Pharaohs? written by Donald Malcolm Reid and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2002-02-12 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of Egyptian archeology, from the origins of the field during the Napoleonic era to World War I.