General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021


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Prepare for success in competitive exams with "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021" by R.K. Saxena, your comprehensive guide to mastering the essential knowledge needed to excel in a variety of competitive tests. With this invaluable resource, you'll gain a solid understanding of key concepts, facts, and current affairs across various subjects. Delve into a wealth of information curated by R.K. Saxena, a renowned expert in competitive exam preparation. This book covers a wide range of topics, including history, geography, science, current affairs, and more, ensuring that you're well-equipped to tackle any question that comes your way. As you dive into the pages of "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021," you'll find comprehensive coverage of important events, developments, and discoveries from around the world. Saxena's clear and concise explanations make complex subjects easy to understand, allowing you to build a strong foundation of knowledge and confidence. With its emphasis on relevance and up-to-date information, "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021" ensures that you're well-prepared to tackle the latest trends and topics that may appear on competitive exams. Saxena's meticulous attention to detail and thorough research make this book an indispensable resource for aspiring test-takers. Since its publication, "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021" has garnered praise for its comprehensive coverage, accuracy, and user-friendly format. Saxena's expertise and commitment to excellence shine through in every chapter, making this book a trusted companion for students and professionals alike. Whether you're preparing for entrance exams, job interviews, or competitive assessments, "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021" provides the tools and resources you need to succeed. With Saxena as your guide, you'll feel confident and well-prepared to tackle any challenge that comes your way. In conclusion, "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021" is more than just a study guide—it's your passport to success in competitive exams. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, boost your confidence, and achieve your academic and professional goals. Order your copy of "General Knowledge 2020-Competitive Exam Book 2021" by R.K. Saxena today and take the first step towards acing your next competitive exam!




The Good Kings


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Written in the tradition of historians like Mary Beard and Stacy Schiff who find modern lessons in ancient history, this provocative narrative explores the lives of five remarkable pharaohs who ruled Egypt with absolute power, shining a new light on the country's 3,000-year empire and its meaning today. In a new era when democracies around the world are threatened or crumbling, best-selling author Kara Cooney turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs--Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa--to understand why many so often give up power to the few, and what it can mean for our future. As the first centralized political power on earth, the pharaohs and their process of divine kingship can tell us a lot about the world's politics, past and present. Every animal-headed god, every monumental temple, every pyramid, every tomb, offers extraordinary insight into a culture that combined deeply held religious beliefs with uniquely human schemes to justify a system in which one ruled over many. From Khufu, the man who built the Great Pyramid at Giza as testament to his authoritarian reign, and Taharqa, the last true pharaoh who worked to make Egypt great again, we discover a clear lens into understanding how power was earned, controlled, and manipulated in ancient times. And in mining the past, Cooney uncovers the reason why societies have so willingly chosen a dictator over democracy, time and time again.




Before the Pharaohs


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An examination of the Paleolithic and Neolithic communities that inhabited not only the Nile Valley and Delta, but also the Western and Eastern Deserts. The remarkable archaeology of pharaonic Egypt continues to captivate countless people worldwide but evidence for Egypt’s prehistoric or Stone Age past has been relatively neglected. This is perhaps understandable, as the archaeology of Stone Age Egypt often seems crude in comparison, and the number of works published on the subject is diminutive compared to those dealing with the revered ancient civilization that emerged in the Nile Valley some five thousand years ago. However, although less spectacular, the numerous remnants of prehistoric life found throughout Egypt represent an important chapter in the story of humanity’s distant past. They also cast compelling light on the shadowy Stone Age peoples who lived in the Nile Valley and surrounding deserts, long before the mighty monuments of the pharaohs ever existed. This book examines the fascinating archaeology of Stone Age Egypt, from its very beginnings, when early members of the human species arrived in Egypt from sub-Saharan Africa, to its end, when the impressive Naqada Culture emerged, setting in motion the processes that led to the formation of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. “Before the Pharaohs is a well-written and informative study of the Egyptian stone age . . . You get the feeling reading this of being in the company of a knowledgeable and amiable tour guide.” —Beating Tsundoku




General Knowledge 2019-Competitive Exam Book 2021


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The book 'General Knowledge 2019' has been developed keeping in mind the 1 requirement of the aspirants of various competitive exams like SSC, Banks, Railway, Police, NDA/CDS, RBI, LIC/GIC, UPSC and all other entrance and recruitment exams. The main aim of this book is to make the reader familiar with all the aspects of General Knowledge in a very systematic, simple, well-structured and useful way. The book covers almost all subjects and topics in all the areas of study. The book provides complete information through various sections on History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, General Science, Literature, Sports, Awards and Honours and Abbreviations at the last.




A Myriad of Questions Answered


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Contains hundreds of learned and pithy answers to questions submitted to Quora by the general public on the following subjects: Anthropology, Egyptology, Bible, Judaism, Mormonism, general religion, higher education, politics, etc.




Invoking the Egyptian Gods


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Delve into the powerful undercurrents of Egyptian magick and be forever changed. This book presents authentic rituals to invoke the gods. Step into their hidden realm, where true gnosis and healing are found. A deeply spiritual experience unfolds as you begin to invoke the deities of ancient Egypt. Discover your true magickal name, create a doorway into other dimensions, receive messages from the Neteru, and become one with the gods once again. Call upon Isis for boundless love Invoke the warrior goddess Sekhmet for protection Summon Nut to unleash your creativity Reconnect with Hathor, Osiris, and many other gods and goddesses Combining elegant rites with an evocative description of each deity's myths, this book invites you to begin a soul-level transformation and awaken to your own strength, power, and divinity.




Civilization Before Greece and Rome


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For many centuries it was accepted that civilization began with the Greeks and Romans. During the last two hundred years, however, archaeological discoveries in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, Syria, Anatolia, Iran, and the Indus Valley have revealed that rich cultures existed in these regions some two thousand years before the Greco-Roman era. In this fascinating work, H.W.F Saggs presents a wide-ranging survey of the more notable achievements of these societies, showing how much the ancient peoples of the Near and Middle East have influenced the patterns of our daily lives. Saggs discussesthe the invention of writing, tracing it from the earliest pictograms (designed for account-keeping) to the Phoenician alphabet, the source of the Greek and all European alphabets. He investigates teh curricula, teaching methods, and values of the schools from which scribes graduated. Analyzing the provisions of some of the law codes, he illustrates the operation of international law and the international trade that it made possible. Saggs highlights the creative ways that these ancient peoples used their natural resources, describing the vast works in stone created by the Egyptians, the development of technology in bronze and iron, and the introduction of useful plants into regions outside their natural habitat. In chapters on mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, he offers interesting explanations about how modern calculations of time derive from the ancient world, how the Egyptians practiced scientific surgery, and how the Babylonians used algebra. The book concludes with a discussion of ancient religion, showing its evolution from the most primitive forms toward monotheism.




Egyptian Grammar


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The Pharaoh Returns


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Egypt is an archeologist’s delight, a tourist’s dream vacation, a sculptor’s pilgrimage location and a philosopher’s learning destination. This is due to the country’s extraordinary, ancient civilization that poses more questions than answers to today’s scientists, researchers and intelligentsia. There are many secrets and mysteries surrounding ancient Egypt – the life of the pharaohs, construction of megastructures like the pyramids and the Sphinx, their gods, temples and rituals, arts, occult sciences and hieroglyphs and concepts of mummification and afterlife. All these subjects have been discussed in detail and made interesting to absorb the interest of readers. This book also briefly covers the history of Egypt from 2500 BC to the Greek, Roman and Arab conquests of Egypt till 646 AD. During the research that was done for the book, the author discovered a lot of similarities between the contemporaneous Egyptian and Indian civilizations, and they have been succinctly brought out. Many people around the world have heard about the greatness of ancient Egypt but lack the in-depth knowledge about what exactly transpired in that era. The Egyptian civilization that lasted for nearly three millennia is unparalleled in the annals of world history in terms of their exceptional advancement and unique culture. This book is a sincere attempt to demystify Egypt for the layman, and showcases the entire ancient Egyptian history along with its secret mysteries for readers. I assure you that this book will be a great learning and revealing experience.




The First Pharaohs


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A richly illustrated account of the rulers of the first three dynasties of the ancient Egyptian civilization, written by renowned Egyptologist Aidan Dodson The five centuries that followed the unification of Egypt around 3100 BC—the first three dynasties—were crucial in the evolution of the Egyptian state. During this time all the key elements of the civilization that would endure for three millennia were put in place, centered on the semidivine king himself. The First Pharaohs: Their Lives and Afterlives looks at what we know about the two-dozen kings (and one queen-regent) who ruled Egypt during this formative era, from the scanty evidence for the events of their reigns, through to their surviving monuments. It also considers how they were remembered under their successors, when some of the earliest kings’ names were attributed to allegedly ancient ideas and events, and the ways in which some of their monuments became tourist attractions or were even wholly repurposed. Aidan Dodson recounts how two centuries of modern scholarship have allowed these rulers to emerge from an oblivion so total that some archaeologists had come to doubt their very existence outside the works of ancient chroniclers. Then, within a decade at the end of the nineteenth century, archaeological discoveries revealed a whole series of tombs and other monuments that not only confirmed these rulers’ existence, but also showcased the skills of Egyptian craftsmen at the dawn of history.