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A Traveller's History of North Africa •  Barnaby Rogerson
HISTORY • 2000 • PAPER • 408 PAGES
A brief history of Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Libya through the 1990's -- wide-ranging, accessible and effectively condensed. With a useful chronology and historical gazetteer, this book marches confidently through the centuries. Read it as an overview. (NAF01, $15.95)

Rome in Africa •  Susan Raven
HISTORY • 1993 • PAPER • 254 PAGES
A scholarly, comprehensive survey, long the standard history of Roman influence in Northern Africa, now in a third edition. With photographs, site plans, and a chronology, this book is an outstanding introduction to the magnificent Roman archaeological sites in Libya, Tunisia and throughout North Africa. It is illustrated and wonderfully written, covering the geographic setting, rise of Carthage, personalities and individual trading centers. Third edition. (NAF04, $49.95)

The Great Pyramids •  Jean-Pierre Corteggiani
ARCHAEOLOGY • 2007 • PAPER • 128 PAGES
A gorgeous pocket primer on the Giza Necropolis, its construction, archaeology, mythology and legacy. (EGY221, $12.95)

The Caliph's House, A Year in Casablanca •  Tahir Shah
TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 2006 • PAPER • 343 PAGES
Shah's entertaining account of the transformation of a spectacularly crumbled palace in Casablanca, abandoned for a decade. Shah is a marvelous writer and storyteller, interweaving Moroccan customs and history and deft portraits of neighbors, craftsmen and others. He captures the mix of old and new, absurd and moving, frustration and joy of Morocco. The house was not just crumbling but occupied by spirits. (MRC66, $14.00)

Africa North and West Map 741 •   Michelin
2007 • MAP
A fine map of the north and parts of western Africa, covering Senegal, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania and their neighbors as well as all the Mediterranean-bordering countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya) at a scale of 1:4,000,000. One Side. 40x57 inches. (AFR34, $12.95)

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Cairo Map •   National Geographic • BEST SELLER • A handy laminated traveler's map of Cairo. (EGY163, $8.99)

Mediterranean Cruises Map •   Freytag & Berndt • A double-sided, full-color map of the Mediterranean, including the Iberian Peninsula and Black Sea, North Africa and the Levant, at a scale of 1:2,000,000. (MED36, $14.95)

Alexandria Illustrated •  Micahel Haag • GUIDEBOOK • A warm, richly illustrated portrait of the city, featuring 125 color photographs of the people, monuments and attractions of Alexandria alongside Michael Haag's insightful commentary. (EGY142, $22.95)

Bradt Guide North Africa, The Roman Coast •  Ethel Davis • GUIDEBOOK • This practical, informative guide brings to life the ancient Roman heritage of modern-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. (NAF68, $25.99)

Eyewitness Guide Egypt •   Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • BEST SELLER • A visually rich guide to the history, culture and monuments of Egypt. With 1,000 color photographs, maps and 3-D site diagrams. (EGY90, $25.00)

Eyewitness Guide Morocco •   Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Gorgeously illustrated and filled with excellent maps, this compact guide introduces Morocco's history, culture and attractions. (MRC58, $25.00)

Lonely Planet Libya •   Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide in the popular series, featuring basic information for getting around as well as plenty of details on sightseeing. Includes several maps. (NAF18, $25.99)

Lonely Planet Tunisia •   Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A compact guide to the country with excellent maps and a brief overview of history and culture. In the Lonely Planet style it features good information on where to go, stay and eat. (TUN12, $20.99)

Say It in Arabic (Egyptian) •  Farouk El-Baz • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A guide to common words and phrases in the widely spoken Cairo dialect. (ARB54, $4.95)

Cairo, The City Victorious •  Max Rodenbeck • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Rodenbeck presents his hometown in all its chaotic, marvelous glory, combining a lively history of the 5,000-year-old metropolis with description, anecdote and political commentary. (EGY38, $15.95)

Hannibal, A History of the Art of War •  Theodore Ayrault Dodge • HISTORY • Dodge covers the life of Hannibal, the history of the conflict between Carthage and Rome, and daily life in the Roman legions in this classic history, originally published in the 19th century. (TUN04, $22.50)

Islam, A Short History •  Karen Armstrong • RELIGION • Armstrong brings authority and experience to this vivid, clear-headed survey of the history and impact of Islam from the birth of Muhammad to present-day challenges. A Modern Library Chronicles book. (ISL15, $14.95)

Islam, The Straight Path •  John L. Esposito • RELIGION • A well-written survey of the faith, practice and beliefs of Islam. It's a balanced tome intended for an undergraduate audience, yet it also functions as an excellent overview for the general reader. (MDE22, $39.95)

Living in Morocco •  Angelika Taschen • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • From exquisite rugs and textiles to vibrant mosaics, courtyards and interiors, this gorgeous photographic collection celebrates the beauty and allure of Morocco. (MRC71, $29.99)

North African Villages, Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia •  Norman Carver • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Stunning color and black-and-white photographs document the folk architecture, villages and markets of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in this book, with extensive accompanying notes and text by the author. (TUN11, $29.95)

Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome •  Christopher Scarre • HISTORY • A vivid overview of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and its expansion throughout North Africa and the Mediterranean. Illustrated with ingenious color maps on many topics (political borders, trade, defense, religion) and 80 color photographs. (ITL29, $16.95)

The Ancient Mediterranean •  Michael Grant • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Grant explores the realms of archaeology, geography, art and economics to sketch this classic portrait of the ancient world, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and the influence on western civilization. (MED10, $20.00)

The Berbers •  Michael Brett •  Elizabeth Fentress • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A comprehensive overview of the indigenous people of North Africa from antiquity through the Roman and Islamic periods to modern times. Surveys the history, literature and culture of the Berbers, exploring the identity they have forged in the region. (NAF02, $43.95)

The Origins of Christian Morality: The First Two Centuries •  Wayne A. Meeks • RELIGION • An exploration of how Christian morality developed in the Roman Empire. (MED52, $29.00)

The Roman Empire •  Colin Wells • HISTORY • A sweeping history of the Roman Empire from 44 B.C. to A.D. 235, popular in university courses. Wells is a professor of classical studies at Trinity University. (ITL680, $23.50)

Writings of St. Paul •  Wayne Meeks • RELIGION • A critical edition of all the surviving letters of St. Paul, a fascinating travel companion for visitors to the Eastern Mediterranean with an interest in early Christianity. (MED40, $21.30)

Ancient Rome: Art, Architecture, and History •  Ada Gabucci • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A lively, illustrated survey of ancient Rome, its monuments, history and art. (ITL419, $19.95)

Roman Art and Architecture •  Sir Mortimer Eric Wheeler • ART & ARCHITECTURE • Sir Mortimer Wheeler describes Roman art, architecture and town planning in this abundantly illustrated book in the World of Art series. (ITL213, $18.95)

Septimius Severus, The African Emperor •  Anthony Birley • ARCHAEOLOGY • An engaging, scholarly biography of the Roman emperor born in North Africa. The early chapters are a good introduction to Leptis Magna and life in Tripolitania. With maps, drawings and illustrations. (NAF28, $41.95)

The North African Stones Speak •  Paul Lachlan MacKendrick • ARCHAEOLOGY • MacKendrick explores the life and culture of the North African provinces of Rome as revealed by its archaeology in this lively history, the last in a series of a books on ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. (NAF51, $40.00)

The Search for Ancient Egypt •  Jean Vercoutter • ARCHAEOLOGY • BEST SELLER • A pocketsize encyclopedia of archaeology and history, packed with illustrations, maps and archival photographs. It's a tale of Greek travelers, buried treasure, international intrigue and dedicated scholarship, documenting our rediscovery and understanding of ancient Egypt. (EGY02, $15.95)

Tunisian Mosaics, Treasures from Roman Africa •  Aicha Ben Abed Ben Khader • ART & ARCHITECTURE • Accompanied by 134 glorious color illustrations, this book includes a history of Roman Africa and the rise of Mediterranean mosaics, an overview of mosaic sites and museums, and a chapter on methods of preservation. (TUN27, $29.95)

Augustine of Hippo, A Biography •  Peter Robert Lamont Brown • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • As an account of St. Augustine's life this biography is second only to The Confessions. Brown's impressive research and readable style combine in a fascinating portrait of the 4th century bishop. (ITL799, $24.95)

Ironfire, A Novel of the Knights of Malta and the Last Battle of the Crusades •  David Ball • LITERATURE • In this rousing historical novel the fates of a young boy, his sister, one of the Knights of Malta and an inquisitor play out against the backdrop of the 16th-century Ottoman assault on Malta, the formidable citadel of the Knights of St. John. (MLT18, $15.00)

Leo Africanus •  Amin Maalouf • LITERATURE • A fictional memoir of the first 40 years in the life of Leo Africanus, a Muslim whose travels led him throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. (MED55, $16.95)

Pride of Carthage, A Novel of Hannibal •  David Anthony Durham • LITERATURE • A richly imagined epic saga based on the events of the Second Punic War. Although a work of fiction, the book does a good job of evoking the history of the era and its personalities. (TUN24, $15.95)

Salammbo •  Gustave Flaubert •  A.J. Krailsheimer • LITERATURE • A highly fanciful romance set in the ancient city of Carthage at the height of the Punic Wars. (TUN23, $15.00)

The Yacoubian Building •  Alaa Al Aswany • LITERATURE • Hugely popular in Egypt, this short novel reflects contemporary society through the lives and fortunes of the inhabitants of a once elegant Art Deco building in Cairo. (EGY175, $13.99)

Women of Algiers in Their Apartment •  Assia Djebar •  Marjolijn De Jager • LITERATURE • This lyrical collection of short stories by an Algerian Francophone woman peers into the mysterious space of the "harem" and illustrates the lives of Muslim women. (NAF08, $19.50)

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	A Traveller's History of North Africa • Barnaby Rogerson HISTORY • 2000 • PAPER • 408 PAGES A brief history of Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and Libya through the 1990's -- wide-ranging, accessible and effectively condensed. With a useful chronology and historical gazetteer, this book marches confidently through the centuries. Read it as an overview. (NAF01, $15.95)
	Rome in Africa • Susan Raven HISTORY • 1993 • PAPER • 254 PAGES A scholarly, comprehensive survey, long the standard history of Roman influence in Northern Africa, now in a third edition. With photographs, site plans, and a chronology, this book is an outstanding introduction to the magnificent Roman archaeological sites in Libya, Tunisia and throughout North Africa. It is illustrated and wonderfully written, covering the geographic setting, rise of Carthage, personalities and individual trading centers. Third edition. (NAF04, $49.95)
	The Great Pyramids • Jean-Pierre Corteggiani ARCHAEOLOGY • 2007 • PAPER • 128 PAGES A gorgeous pocket primer on the Giza Necropolis, its construction, archaeology, mythology and legacy. (EGY221, $12.95)
	The Caliph's House, A Year in Casablanca • Tahir Shah TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 2006 • PAPER • 343 PAGES Shah's entertaining account of the transformation of a spectacularly crumbled palace in Casablanca, abandoned for a decade. Shah is a marvelous writer and storyteller, interweaving Moroccan customs and history and deft portraits of neighbors, craftsmen and others. He captures the mix of old and new, absurd and moving, frustration and joy of Morocco. The house was not just crumbling but occupied by spirits. (MRC66, $14.00)
	Africa North and West Map 741 • Michelin 2007 • MAP A fine map of the north and parts of western Africa, covering Senegal, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania and their neighbors as well as all the Mediterranean-bordering countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya) at a scale of 1:4,000,000. One Side. 40x57 inches. (AFR34, $12.95)

	Cairo Map • National Geographic • BEST SELLER • A handy laminated traveler's map of Cairo. (EGY163, $8.99)
	Mediterranean Cruises Map • Freytag & Berndt • A double-sided, full-color map of the Mediterranean, including the Iberian Peninsula and Black Sea, North Africa and the Levant, at a scale of 1:2,000,000. (MED36, $14.95)
	Alexandria Illustrated • Micahel Haag • GUIDEBOOK • A warm, richly illustrated portrait of the city, featuring 125 color photographs of the people, monuments and attractions of Alexandria alongside Michael Haag's insightful commentary. (EGY142, $22.95)
	Bradt Guide North Africa, The Roman Coast • Ethel Davis • GUIDEBOOK • This practical, informative guide brings to life the ancient Roman heritage of modern-day Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. (NAF68, $25.99)
	Eyewitness Guide Egypt • Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • BEST SELLER • A visually rich guide to the history, culture and monuments of Egypt. With 1,000 color photographs, maps and 3-D site diagrams. (EGY90, $25.00)
	Eyewitness Guide Morocco • Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • Gorgeously illustrated and filled with excellent maps, this compact guide introduces Morocco's history, culture and attractions. (MRC58, $25.00)
	Lonely Planet Libya • Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide in the popular series, featuring basic information for getting around as well as plenty of details on sightseeing. Includes several maps. (NAF18, $25.99)
	Lonely Planet Tunisia • Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A compact guide to the country with excellent maps and a brief overview of history and culture. In the Lonely Planet style it features good information on where to go, stay and eat. (TUN12, $20.99)
	Say It in Arabic (Egyptian) • Farouk El-Baz • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A guide to common words and phrases in the widely spoken Cairo dialect. (ARB54, $4.95)
	Cairo, The City Victorious • Max Rodenbeck • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Rodenbeck presents his hometown in all its chaotic, marvelous glory, combining a lively history of the 5,000-year-old metropolis with description, anecdote and political commentary. (EGY38, $15.95)
	Hannibal, A History of the Art of War • Theodore Ayrault Dodge • HISTORY • Dodge covers the life of Hannibal, the history of the conflict between Carthage and Rome, and daily life in the Roman legions in this classic history, originally published in the 19th century. (TUN04, $22.50)
	Islam, A Short History • Karen Armstrong • RELIGION • Armstrong brings authority and experience to this vivid, clear-headed survey of the history and impact of Islam from the birth of Muhammad to present-day challenges. A Modern Library Chronicles book. (ISL15, $14.95)
	Islam, The Straight Path • John L. Esposito • RELIGION • A well-written survey of the faith, practice and beliefs of Islam. It's a balanced tome intended for an undergraduate audience, yet it also functions as an excellent overview for the general reader. (MDE22, $39.95)
	Living in Morocco • Angelika Taschen • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • From exquisite rugs and textiles to vibrant mosaics, courtyards and interiors, this gorgeous photographic collection celebrates the beauty and allure of Morocco. (MRC71, $29.99)
	North African Villages, Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia • Norman Carver • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Stunning color and black-and-white photographs document the folk architecture, villages and markets of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in this book, with extensive accompanying notes and text by the author. (TUN11, $29.95)
	Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome • Christopher Scarre • HISTORY • A vivid overview of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and its expansion throughout North Africa and the Mediterranean. Illustrated with ingenious color maps on many topics (political borders, trade, defense, religion) and 80 color photographs. (ITL29, $16.95)
	The Ancient Mediterranean • Michael Grant • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Grant explores the realms of archaeology, geography, art and economics to sketch this classic portrait of the ancient world, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and the influence on western civilization. (MED10, $20.00)
	The Berbers • Michael Brett • Elizabeth Fentress • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A comprehensive overview of the indigenous people of North Africa from antiquity through the Roman and Islamic periods to modern times. Surveys the history, literature and culture of the Berbers, exploring the identity they have forged in the region. (NAF02, $43.95)
	The Origins of Christian Morality: The First Two Centuries • Wayne A. Meeks • RELIGION • An exploration of how Christian morality developed in the Roman Empire. (MED52, $29.00)
	The Roman Empire • Colin Wells • HISTORY • A sweeping history of the Roman Empire from 44 B.C. to A.D. 235, popular in university courses. Wells is a professor of classical studies at Trinity University. (ITL680, $23.50)
	Writings of St. Paul • Wayne Meeks • RELIGION • A critical edition of all the surviving letters of St. Paul, a fascinating travel companion for visitors to the Eastern Mediterranean with an interest in early Christianity. (MED40, $21.30)
	Ancient Rome: Art, Architecture, and History • Ada Gabucci • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A lively, illustrated survey of ancient Rome, its monuments, history and art. (ITL419, $19.95)
	Roman Art and Architecture • Sir Mortimer Eric Wheeler • ART & ARCHITECTURE • Sir Mortimer Wheeler describes Roman art, architecture and town planning in this abundantly illustrated book in the World of Art series. (ITL213, $18.95)
	Septimius Severus, The African Emperor • Anthony Birley • ARCHAEOLOGY • An engaging, scholarly biography of the Roman emperor born in North Africa. The early chapters are a good introduction to Leptis Magna and life in Tripolitania. With maps, drawings and illustrations. (NAF28, $41.95)
	The North African Stones Speak • Paul Lachlan MacKendrick • ARCHAEOLOGY • MacKendrick explores the life and culture of the North African provinces of Rome as revealed by its archaeology in this lively history, the last in a series of a books on ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. (NAF51, $40.00)
	The Search for Ancient Egypt • Jean Vercoutter • ARCHAEOLOGY • BEST SELLER • A pocketsize encyclopedia of archaeology and history, packed with illustrations, maps and archival photographs. It's a tale of Greek travelers, buried treasure, international intrigue and dedicated scholarship, documenting our rediscovery and understanding of ancient Egypt. (EGY02, $15.95)
	Tunisian Mosaics, Treasures from Roman Africa • Aicha Ben Abed Ben Khader • ART & ARCHITECTURE • Accompanied by 134 glorious color illustrations, this book includes a history of Roman Africa and the rise of Mediterranean mosaics, an overview of mosaic sites and museums, and a chapter on methods of preservation. (TUN27, $29.95)
	Augustine of Hippo, A Biography • Peter Robert Lamont Brown • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • As an account of St. Augustine's life this biography is second only to The Confessions. Brown's impressive research and readable style combine in a fascinating portrait of the 4th century bishop. (ITL799, $24.95)
	Ironfire, A Novel of the Knights of Malta and the Last Battle of the Crusades • David Ball • LITERATURE • In this rousing historical novel the fates of a young boy, his sister, one of the Knights of Malta and an inquisitor play out against the backdrop of the 16th-century Ottoman assault on Malta, the formidable citadel of the Knights of St. John. (MLT18, $15.00)
	Leo Africanus • Amin Maalouf • LITERATURE • A fictional memoir of the first 40 years in the life of Leo Africanus, a Muslim whose travels led him throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. (MED55, $16.95)
	Pride of Carthage, A Novel of Hannibal • David Anthony Durham • LITERATURE • A richly imagined epic saga based on the events of the Second Punic War. Although a work of fiction, the book does a good job of evoking the history of the era and its personalities. (TUN24, $15.95)
	Salammbo • Gustave Flaubert • A.J. Krailsheimer • LITERATURE • A highly fanciful romance set in the ancient city of Carthage at the height of the Punic Wars. (TUN23, $15.00)
	The Yacoubian Building • Alaa Al Aswany • LITERATURE • Hugely popular in Egypt, this short novel reflects contemporary society through the lives and fortunes of the inhabitants of a once elegant Art Deco building in Cairo. (EGY175, $13.99)
	Women of Algiers in Their Apartment • Assia Djebar • Marjolijn De Jager • LITERATURE • This lyrical collection of short stories by an Algerian Francophone woman peers into the mysterious space of the "harem" and illustrates the lives of Muslim women. (NAF08, $19.50)