Bibliograph

The pharaoh, life at court and on campaign, Garry J. Shaw

Type

Label

The pharaoh, life at court and on campaign, Garry J. Shaw

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-216) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The pharaoh

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

783161365

Responsibility statement

Garry J. Shaw

Sub title

life at court and on campaign

Summary

"How did someone become pharaoh? -- What did a pharaoh do each day? -- Did the pharaoh personally lead his army into battle? -- How influential was the Great Royal Wife? -- How was a pharaoh embalmed and buried? -- Who was the last pharaoh (and it wasn't Cleopatra)?"--JacketAn illustrated look at what it was like to be the pharaoh of Egypt, revealed through the king's role as husband, lawmaker, judge, priest, builder, and warrior. By focusing on the pharaoh, Shaw provides a comprehensive insight into his world

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Pharaonic lives -- Pharaonic kingship: evolution and ideology -- The story of the two lands -- Becoming pharaoh -- Being pharaoh -- Pharaohs on campaign -- Royal cities -- The pharaoh in death -- The last pharaohs

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