The Pharaoh

Life at Court and on Campaign

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A fascinating look at what it was really like to be the Pharaoh of Egypt, one of the most powerful rulers of the ancient world

What was it like to be the Pharaoh of Egypt?

In this authoritative and entertaining account, eight themed chapters cover all aspects of the life of a pharaoh, from mornings in the palace to evenings banqueting, revealing the king's role as husband, lawmaker, judge, priest, builder and warrior, and answer the following questions:

- 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?
Extent: 224 pp
Format: hardback
Illustrations: 234
Publication date: 2012-09-10
Size: 25.4 x 19.2 cm
ISBN: 9780500051740
Introduction: Pharaonic Lives; 1. Pharaonic Kingship: Evolution and Ideology; 2. The Story of the Two Lands; 3. Becoming Pharaoh; 4. Being Pharaoh; 5. Pharaohs on Campaign; 6. Royal Cities; 7. The Pharaoh in Death; 8. The Last Pharaohs. Endmatter.
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Press Reviews

A superb introduction not just to the lives of the pharaohs but to much of Egyptian history during their rule
Contemporary Review

A great introduction to the history of dynastic Egypt
Ancient Egypt



About the Author

Garry J. Shaw is an Egyptologist and travel writer who regularly writes for the Art Newspaper and has contributed to Apollo magazine, History Today, Current World Archaeology and Timeless Travels. He is the author of many acclaimed books on Egyptology, and also teaches online Egyptology as a part-time tutor for Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education. Shaw has taught at the American University in Cairo and the Egypt Exploration Society, London, and has also worked for archaeological projects in Egypt, Turkey and the UK.

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