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Almost two-and-a-half thousand years after the death of Queen Cleopatra, Ancient Egypt’s rulers still fascinate us more than any other line of kings and queens in history. The scale of the monuments they raised has never been surpassed and many of the mysteries they embodied still elude us today. For three thousand years these mighty monarchs reigned over a complex culture with complete authority, holding the power of life and death over all citizens, and claiming kinship to the gods themselves.
Illustrated throughout with superb photographs of relics and monuments, this book is a historical journey through the lives and times of the pharaohs. From the earliest, almost mythical, kings who united Lower and Upper Egypt, through the great monarchs whose names still chime down the eons—such as Ramesses the Great, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra—to those less well known, but no less significant, it details three thousand years of wonders.
Although much of Egypt’s history has been lost to the ravages of time, tomb-robbers, and despoilers Egyptian Pharaohs sifts through the archeological and documentary evidence to offer a glimpse into the unique and alien world of Ancient Egypt and the men and women who wielded power that few other rulers have known.
JAD780
Posted January 9, 2010
This small book is amazing. A quick list of the Egyptian Pharaohs with some fantastic photos and information. True, a real in-depth history of the Pharaohs would fill a library (I think some do!!) but this book is a 'must' for anyone interested in the subject or any student wanting an overview.
Shame on BN for spelling PHARAOHS wrong in the title!!
Anonymous
Posted August 1, 2009
I got this book after returning from a trip to Egypt. I wish I had it before the trip. Very informative. Nicely laid out. Beautiful pictures.
It is still a great piece to accommodate my memories. Highly recommend it for anyone planning a trip to Egypt or those history buffs interested in Egyptian Pharoahs.
wwl
Posted August 1, 2009
Since I have a history major, I have designed my house around different time periods in history. For example, my office is the "Ancient Egypt Room" where I have many Egyptian statues, pictures and books. This book is a good fit for this room. The contents and pictures are also first class.
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Almost two-and-a-half thousand years after the death of Queen Cleopatra, Ancient Egypt’s rulers still fascinate us more than any other line of kings and queens in history. The scale of the monuments they raised has never been surpassed and many of the mysteries they embodied still elude us today. For three thousand years these mighty monarchs reigned over a complex culture with complete authority, holding the power of life and death over all citizens, and claiming kinship to the...