Chronicle of the Pharaohs: The Reign-By-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt (Chronicles)

by Peter A. Clayton

Hardcover, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

932

Collection

Publication

Thames & Hudson: New York, NY (1994), Hardcover, 224 pages

Description

Here are all the rulers and dynasties of Egypt presented in chronological order, from Narmer, who first united the lands along the Nile, to Cleopatra some 3,000 years later. The biographical portraits of each pharaoh form a comprehensive and immensely readable history of ancient Egypt, brought to life through the exploits and personalities of its rulers.We see how individual pharaohs helped to shape Egyptian civilization and were shaped by it themselves. The rich illustrative material includes timelines and specially drawn cartouches of each pharaoh with translations of their names.The book is at once an accessible history, an essential work of reference, and a visual introduction to this always fascinating ancient civilization.

User reviews

LibraryThing member AngelaB86
Chapters are divided to cover dynasties, which makes it easier to read about each of the pharaohs.

Language

Original publication date

1994-12
2006-11-13 (Paperback Ed.)

Physical description

224 p.; 10.26 inches

ISBN

0500050740 / 9780500050743

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