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<b>A fully updated and revised edition of a classic bestseller: the definitive guide to Tutankhamun and his tomb - what it contained, why, and what it means today.</b><br/><br/>On 4 November 1922, Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter's long search in Egypt's Valley of the Kings drew to a triumphant close: Tutankhamun's tomb had been found. As news of the discovery spread, and as images of the breathtaking treasures began to circulate, this once-obscure pharaoh would capture the imagination of the entire world.<br/><br/>A hundred years on, and both the fascination and the drama continue. Scientific research has pushed forward, and the results have been impressive: the tomb's ground-plan and setting are now fully remapped; CT-scanning and aDNA have begun to shed their unique light on Tutankhamun in life and in death; super-accurate recordings have been secured of the Burial Chamber's decorated walls; and we possess at last high-quality photography of Pharaoh's possessions. Our access to Carnarvon and Carter's extraordinary find is greater today than it has ever been, and from this fuller evidence comes one new realization among many - that both the tomb and its treasures had been intended for someone else.<br/><br/>In this new edition of his landmark book Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves revisits Tutankhamun in the context of his time, the excavators in the context of theirs, and every aspect, old and new, of the tomb's discovery, archaeology, architecture and art. If what was discovered in 1922 had the ability to amaze, then what has been discovered since will simply astonish.

<p>Gothenburg s pride and joy, Sweden s most popular destination, and one of the best amusement parks in the world it s Liseberg! </p><p>Since 1923, the park has entertained, frightened, and seduced. The squeals, the laughter, the tastes, the fears, the kisses, and the sounds you can find everything that makes life worth living at Liseberg. The aim of this book is to bring those feelings to life. It features the famous faces, dramatic events, and all the wonderful attractions. The authors have delved deep into the archives to be able to present nearly 500 photographs of everything from unforgettable concerts and high-speed rides to expectant guests and iconic buildings. </p><p>The history of Liseberg is a rollercoaster in itself, so welcome aboard!</p>

<p>The second edition of this best-selling textbook is thoroughly updated to include expanded coverage of the late eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, and incorporates recent advances in gender history, global connections and cultural analysis. It features summaries, timelines, maps, illustrations and discussion questions to support the student. Enhanced online content and sections on sources and methodology give students the tools they need to study early modern European history. </p><p>Leading historian Merry Wiesner-Hanks skilfully balances breadth and depth of coverage to create a strong narrative, paying particular attention to the global context of European developments. She integrates discussion of gender, class, regional and ethnic differences across the entirety of Europe and its overseas colonies as well as the economic, political, religious and cultural history of the period.</p>

<p>The sea has always held a special fascination. It carried people to new continents and enabled trade and progress. But the sea, dark and stormy, also represented a threat to human life.</p><p></p><p>This book is a dramatic, tempestuous, glorious journey through art history. Spectacular paintings have transformed shipwrecks into powerful metaphors for human vulnerability. These works depict fear and bravery, hope and desperation, life and death &ndash; and people&rsquo;s struggle against immense danger. Rocky coastlines and gales can reduce human ambitions to splinters.</p><p></p><p>Following on from his successful titles Ghost Ships and Shipwreck, also published by Max Ström, author and historian Carl Douglas has joined forces with marine archaeologist Björn Hagberg and science journalist Martin Widman to create this magnificent volume. They take the reader on a journey spanning several centuries, from medieval mythical disasters via Romantic tragedies to shipwrecks in the contemporary realist era. The introduction is written by Christine Riding, head of the curatorial department at London&rsquo;s National Gallery.</p>

<b>Trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps, from the dawn of humanity to the present day.</b><br/><br/>Organized chronologically, <i>A History of the World in 500 Maps</i> tells a clear, linear story, bringing together themes as diverse as religion, capitalism, warfare, geopolitics, popular culture and climate change. Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad historical trends, from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts of imperial European powers in the 18th century, as well as exploring moments of particular significance in rich detail.<br/><br/>* Visualizes 7 million years of human history.<br/>* Analyses cities and kingdoms as well as countries and continents.<br/>* Features major technical developments, from the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution.<br/>* Charts the spread of major global religions, including Christianity and Islam.<br/>* Explores the increasing interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade.<br/>* Investigates warfare and battles from across the ages, from Alexander the Great's conquests to the D-Day offensive.

<p>Gothenburg is an amazing place. This book takes readers on a journey through time spanning 400 years - from the city's founding by Sweden's king Gustavus Adolphus to today's dynamic metropolis. Packed with unique photographs, this is the most comprehensive illustrated book ever created about Gothenburg and its history.</p><p></p><p>Kristian Wedel is a journalist and editor at Göteborgs-Posten. His previous works includes several books about Gothenburg.</p><p></p><p>This book contains images and impressions from the project Gothenburg through the Ages, a collaborative initiative between the Museum of Gothenburg, the Hasselblad Foundation, the University of Gothenburg, Kamerareportage, the Regional State Archives in Gothenburg, Göteborg & Co, Göteborgs-Posten and Bokförlaget Max Ström.</p>

The Who & Quadrophenia offers a generously illustrated deep dive into all aspects of one of the most popular rock albums of all time.