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

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The pharaoh, life at court and on campaign, Garry J. Shaw
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 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)?"--jktAn 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: Pharonic lives -- Pharonic kingship: evolution and idealogy -- The story of the two land -- Becoming pharaoh -- Being pharaoh -- Pharaohs on the campaign -- Royal cities -- The pharaoh in death -- The last pharaohs
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