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The Pharaoh: Life at Court and On Campaign Hardcover – Illustrated, November 12, 2012

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A highly 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

The pharaoh is the iconic ruler from the ancient world, immortalized in stone and gold and celebrated today in countless films and books. But how did these monarchs―mortals who lived and died like anyone else―spend their days? How did they become pharaoh? How did they govern and how were they entertained? In this vividly written and authoritative account, Garry Shaw conveys the full experience of what it was like to be pharaoh, from birth to death, in private and in public, at court and on campaign, and shows how a uniquely Egyptian vision of kingship, with its complex ideology and regalia, evolved. We follow daily events, from waking up in the palace to evenings spent banqueting; in between, the king acted as lawmaker, judge, and priest. The most important ceremonies are compellingly described, including accession, coronation, and the royal funeral, as well as the pomp and protocol of an audience before the monarch. Supplemented by numerous box features, from the internal decoration of pyramids and the women who became pharaoh to pharaonic pets, as well as quotations from contemporary sources and a king list with brief biographies of all the major pharaohs, this beautifully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive insight into the Egyptian pharaoh and his world. 234 illustrations, 172 in color
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    224 pages
  2. Language
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    Thames & Hudson
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    November 12, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    7.9 x 0.9 x 10.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0500051747
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500051740
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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. Pharaohs, who were treated as gods, were not all alike, nor did they all face the same circumstances during their reigns. As Shaw points out, the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom built the pyramids and then watched their power wane, despite a long period of artistic experimentation and territorial expansion. But with the death of Amenenhat IV, the 12th dynasty fragmented, as did Egypt, and the Hyksos came to rule the all-important Nile Delta. The outsiders were expelled eventually, and a new prosperity characterized the New Kingdom, where now-famous pharaohs such as Thutmose III and Rameses II walked tall in the halls of power. Drawing on archeological and literary evidence, Shaw reconstructs the lives of pharaohs, detailing everything from their inheritance of the throne to their elevation to divinity, from their lives of luxury in the palaces to their favorite pastimes: hunting, horsemanship, opulent festivals, and musical performances. 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. (Nov.)

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Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the civilization of ancient Egypt.

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- Library Journal

“This clearly written, lavishly illustrated volume presents an account of Egyptian pharaohs in their multifaceted roles in a manner that breathes life into the more conventional, monotone depictions. . . . Highly recommended to the general reader.”
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition (November 12, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500051747
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500051740
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.9 x 0.9 x 10.3 inches
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Dr. Garry J. Shaw studied archaeology and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool. He has taught Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, the University of Liverpool, the Egypt Exploration Society, and currently teaches online Egyptology as a part-time tutor for Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education. He has appeared on various television and radio programmes, regularly writes for magazines and newspapers, including The Art Newspaper and Timeless Travels, and has worked for archaeological projects in Egypt and Turkey.

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Glen V. Mcintyre
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about being Pharaoh.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013
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This wonderful book takes a comprehensive look at what it was like to be Pharaoh in Ancient Agypt. It is full of beautiful illustrations and covers the experience of being a Pharaoh in all parts of ancient Egyptian History in great detail. It also tells us who the ancient priests of Egypt thought of as the last Pharaoh, and it isn't who you might think.
This book is a definite must for the Egypt lover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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Well written.
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Neecole Gregory
4.0 out of 5 stars Every Archaeology Student Should Have This
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
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I am an archaeology student and Egyptology is my focus in the field. I recommend this book to help understand the intimate details of the life of a pharaoh. This book really is a treasure to have and it gives a lot of information that should be known by anyone studying in the field.
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AlexNarmer
5.0 out of 5 stars informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
very informative, from the historical aspect to the daily lives of egyptian kings. importance of early egyptian history recognised.
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Louis Belle Isle
5.0 out of 5 stars Shaw's Pharohs
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013
A concise presentation of who were the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and exceptionally well researched. From the first would be kings to the last known true Egyptian pharaoh, the author, an experienced egyptologist, focusses on both the formal and personal aspects of the pharaoh's life and does so without any bias. This book is a must for any student of ancient Egypt, as well as for the so-called amateur egyptologists.
Enjoy, Louis Phillip
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B. Winkelman
3.0 out of 5 stars NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012
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This book is attractive, as all Thames & Hudson books are, but the content was not up to my expectations. Easy reading and easy to pick up and put down at will. It's a book for the general reader, not one who's been studying ancient Egypt for many years and has multiple sources from which to obtain the same information in more depth.
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Shadowrider
3.0 out of 5 stars A very accessible look at the ancient god-kings of Egypt
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
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A good introduction to the Pharoah's role in the government and religious life of ancient Egypt. I would have liked a little more depth myself but on the whole it is very much worth reading.
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DAJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Handy
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2014
Not much of this will be new for people who've read a lot about ancient Egypt, and no topic is covered in great depth, but it's convenient to have it all in one place. The first chapter discusses how the institution of kingship emerged at the start of Egyptian history. This chapter includes a brief but balanced summary of how much of a god the king was considered to be. The second chapter is a basic history of ancient Egypt from its unification to the start of the Greco-Roman period. The third examines the process of becoming king: who succeeded to the throne (including both princes and usurpers), how princes were raised, and the coronation rituals. Next is a description of the pharaoh's daily life and duties, including such details as the layout of palaces, the organization of the government, and the role of queens. The fifth chapter, "The Pharaoh on Campaign", is a bit revisionist, because it argues that even kings like Thutmose III and Ramesses II who claimed to have fought in battle were probably a safe distance from the action, given the lack of war wounds on their mummies.

I particularly like the chapter on royal cities, partly because it makes a point that too many books on ancient Egypt don't: there was no single capital of Egypt. Except perhaps in the Old Kingdom, which was heavily centered on Memphis, the court moved around periodically to palaces and way-stations all over the country. Certain cities were in favor at different times, though, and the chapter examines several of the most important: Memphis, Thebes, Amarna, and Pi-Ramesses, with briefer treatment of Itjtawy, Tanis, Bubastis, and Sais. I'm also thankful for the discussion and map of Memphis's layout, because it was the most important city in ancient Egypt but isn't as well understood as Thebes.

The penultimate chapter treats the familiar topics of royal tombs and burial rites. The last one is devoted to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, which many popular books about ancient Egypt leave out. It discusses the history of the country under the Ptolemies (with a sidebar on Alexandria, the last of the royal cities) before discussing the Roman emperors' awkward relationship with their role as pharaoh. The book acknowledges that only six emperors ever set foot in Egypt, but it points out that Diocletian, the last of the six, was the last emperor whose regnal years were counted by the Egyptian priesthoods and thus, in a sense, the last pharaoh.
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Dancing Queen
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book to handle and good to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2014
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Prompt delivery. Lovely book to handle and good to read. It is informative with a lot of information I have not come across before.if you are a Egyptology addict you will enjoy this book. It has lots of photos illustrating the text. Would recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful as part of syllabus recommendation
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Pharaoh:Life Court And On Campaign
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2012
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I read the book and it was great.There is certainly in depth information on the lives of pharaohs unlike any other books.It made me look at Egypt's history in a different way.10/10.
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wiggleroom
5.0 out of 5 stars a tour de force
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2012
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a superlative account of the times during a fascinating part of Turkish history. Surpasses even the high standard of the other volumes in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2014
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arrived in good condition
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