Garry Shaw. In this delightful and lavishly illustrated guide, Egyptologist Shaw
(Royal Authority in Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty) introduces the
fascinating lives and times of the pharaohs in elaborate detail,
recreating in stories what it was like to be one. The author helpfully provides brief
biographies of most of the pharaohs, such as Hatshepsut, a strong female
pharaoh who established important trading relations with one of Egypt's
neighbors, and Amenhotep IV, who briefly established monotheistic
worship. Shaw's captivating study is the perfect introduction to these
fabled rulers.--Publisher's WeeklySunday, March 10, 2013
The Pharaoh: Life at Court and on Campaign
Garry Shaw. In this delightful and lavishly illustrated guide, Egyptologist Shaw
(Royal Authority in Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty) introduces the
fascinating lives and times of the pharaohs in elaborate detail,
recreating in stories what it was like to be one. The author helpfully provides brief
biographies of most of the pharaohs, such as Hatshepsut, a strong female
pharaoh who established important trading relations with one of Egypt's
neighbors, and Amenhotep IV, who briefly established monotheistic
worship. Shaw's captivating study is the perfect introduction to these
fabled rulers.--Publisher's Weekly
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