Series by Jean Bottéro
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Buy on Amazon1986 · Jean Vercoutter
This 1986 illustrated monograph covers the history of the rediscovery of ancient Egypt and of Egyptology. Written by French Egyptologist Jean…
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1987 · Claude-François Baudez and Sydney Vandecar Russel
Lost Cities of the Maya is a 1987 illustrated monograph on Maya archaeology. It was co-written by French Mayanist Claude-François Baudez and art…
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Writing: The Story of Alphabets and Scripts
1987 · Georges Jean
Writing: The Story of Alphabets and Scripts is a 1987 illustrated monograph on the history of the alphabet and writing, written by French linguist…
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Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire
1989 · Bruno Dagens
Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire is a 1989 illustrated monograph on the archaeology and rediscovery of Angkor Wat. Written by the French…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Claudia Moatti
The Search for Ancient Rome is a 1989 illustrated monograph on the archaeology and history of the rediscovery of the ancient city of Rome. It was…
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Buy on AmazonChampollion : Un scribe pour l’Égypte
1990 · Michel Dewachter
Champollion: A Scribe for Egypt is a 2000 documentary film adapted from French Egyptologist Michel Dewachter's nonfiction book of the same name,…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · Pierre Lévêque
The Birth of Greece is a 1990 illustrated monograph on the history of ancient Greece, written by French historian Pierre Lévêque and published by…
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1991 · Georges Tate
L'Orient des Croisades is a 1991 book by Georges Tate, part of the "Abrams Discoveries" series. Tate was a French historian and professor of ancient…
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Buy on AmazonMummies: A Voyage Through Eternity
1991 · Françoise Dunand
Mummies: A Voyage Through Eternity is a 1991 illustrated monograph on Egyptian mummies, ancient Egyptian funerary practices, and the history of…
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Buy on AmazonThe Exploration of Africa: From Cairo to the Cape
1991 · Anne Hugon
The Exploration of Africa: From Cairo to the Cape is a 1991 illustrated monograph on the European exploration of Africa, written by French Africanist…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Jean Bottéro written?
We list 1 book by Jean Bottéro across 1 series, published between 1986–2006 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Jean Bottéro's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The search for ancient Egypt.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Jean Bottéro's books?
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