The Pharaoh: Life at Court and On Campaign

The Pharaoh: Life at Court and On Campaign
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A highly illustrated look at what it was like to be the pharaoh of Egypt, revealed through the kingâ€™s role as husband, lawmaker, judge, priest, builder, and warrior
The pharaoh is the iconic ruler from the ancient world, immortalized in stone and gold and celebrated today in countless films and books. But how did these monarchsâ€•mortals who lived and died like anyone elseâ€•spend their days? How did they become pharaoh? How did they govern and how were they entertained? In this vividly written and authoritative account, Garry Shaw conveys the full experience of what it was like to be pharaoh, from birth to death, in private and in public, at court and on campaign, and shows how a uniquely Egyptian vision of kingship, with its complex ideology and regalia, evolved. We follow daily events, from waking up in the palace to evenings spent banqueting; in between, the king acted as lawmaker, judge, and priest. The most important ceremonies are compellingly described, including accession, coronation, and the royal funeral, as well as the pomp and protocol of an audience before the monarch. Supplemented by numerous box features, from the internal decoration of pyramids and the women who became pharaoh to pharaonic pets, as well as quotations from contemporary sources and a king list with brief biographies of all the major pharaohs, this beautifully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive insight into the Egyptian pharaoh and his world. 234 illustrations, 172 in color
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780500051740
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer	Thames & Hudson
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780500051740
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Pharaoh: Life at Court and On Campaign

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