Go to browse
Blue Guide Egypt --The most detailed historical background, and information on every sightseeing destination, with especially good coverage of all the archaeological sites. For the traveller who does not want to miss an item of historical importance, with site plans, photographs and good maps. $33.95
Cadogan Egypt --Middle East expert Michael Haag provides an excellent introduction to the history, politics and culture of Egypt. He leads you from Cairo and the Pyramids to all the off-the-beaten path sights most travellers miss. He also details the practical information you need to plan your trip, including red tape, transportation, Nile River cruises, hotels, restaurants, shopping and local festivals. Numerous maps and the author's clear directions enable you to explore this fascinating and ancient country with ease. New edition due December, 1997. $21.95
Traveler's Key to Ancient Egypt --Revised and reissued after being out of print for the last few years, this extraordinary guide by John Anthony West is once again available. The author, a well-known Egyptologist, takes us on a tour of Egypt's antiquities, art and architecture (including the pyramids), and explores the historical and spiritual significance of each site. Illustrations, photographs and plans complement the text. $18.00
Lonely Planet Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook $3.95
Beyond the Pyramids: Travels in Egypt --Douglas Kennedy does everything possible to avoid the obvious. He explores offbeat sights in Cairo; takes a cruise down the Nile but does not stop at the pyramids; and he finds solitude and comfort in an out-of-the-way Coptic monastery. Throughout his unusual journey, Kennedy examines the problems that plaque contemporary Egypt, from terrorism to the impact of Western influence to rising religious intolerance. This is a "must read" before your trip. $14.95
The Nile: A Traveller's Anthology --The Nile has for centuries been the most popular waterway for adventurers, writers, historians and of course, tourists. This illustrated anthology provides a broad perspective by including the works of nearly 100 travellers from a wide array of backgrounds and time periods, from E.M. Forster to Gustave Faubert to William Golding. A delightful travel companion. $19.95