Pharaohs

Ancient Egypt is a great wellspring of human civilization, with the pharaoh (king) seen as a living god among the people. Pharaohs offers a compact history of the reign of these god-kings, from Menes to Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. It is carefully researched, entertaining, and illustrated with more than 180 photographs and artworks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

Ancient Egypt stands as a remarkable fountainhead of human civilization, emerging initially around the city of Memphis on the Nile River during the fourth millennium BCE. The essence of Egyptian society revolved around a intricate web of religious ceremonies, where the pharaoh, revered as a living deity among the populace, held paramount importance. Majestic pyramids, tombs, and monuments were constructed to commemorate the pharaohs, many of which stand as awe-inspiring remnants of their grandeur even today. Organized chronologically by dynastic periods, Pharaohs presents a concise account of the reigns of these divine rulers, spanning from Menes, who unified the northern and southern kingdoms, to the Ptolemaic Queen Cleopatra, who met her demise alongside her lover Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium (31 BCE) under the dominance of imperial Rome. Throughout this captivating journey, the reader will delve into the mysteries of the Great Pyramid, the final wonder of the ancient world, constructed by the legendary Khufu. Queen Hatshepsut, a rare female pharaoh whose name translates to "foremost of noblewomen," embarked on a monumental building program at Luxor. Moreover, the story unfolds with the discovery of the intact tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, adorned with the exquisite trappings of his divine status. Ramesses II, known as "the Great," is believed to have subjected the Israelites to slavery, constructed the magnificent temple of Abu Simbel, and triumphed over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh (1274 BCE) while riding his iconic chariot. Extensively researched, captivatingly written, and lavishly illustrated with over 180 photographs and artworks, Pharaohs offers an accessible and enthralling history of the kings who ruled Ancient Egypt for over 4,000 years.

Weight: 864g
Dimension: 192 x 253 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838863166