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Description edit
This book presents a concise account of the life and times of the more significant occupants of the Egyptian throne, from the unification of the country around 3000 B.C. to the extinction of native rule, 3,000 years later. Included are profiles on well-known kings such as Ramesses II, Seti I,... read more
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First Sentence edit
The modern Arab Republic of Egypt (A.R.E.) occupies 992,000 square kilometres of the north-east corner of the African continent.
Table of Contents edit
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Preface
I. The Land and the People
II. The Egyptian Monarchy
III. The Founders
1. 'Menes'
2. Horus Djer, Djet and Den
3. Horus and Seth Khasekhemwy
IV. The First Pyramid Builders
1. Djoser
2. Seneferu
3. Kheops
4. Mykerinos
V. The Openers of the Ways
VI. Collapse and Recovery
VII. The Seizers of the Two Lands
VIII. The Liberators
IX. The Queen and the Conqueror
X. The Kings of the Sun
XI. The Power and the Glory
XII. The Feud of the Ramessides
XIII. Defender of the Frontiers
XIV. Of Kings and Priests
XV. The Rise and Fall of the Libyan Pharaohs
XVI. The Other Egypt
XVII. The Dimming Glory
XVIII. Native Sunset
Epilogue
Chronology and the Kings of Dynastic Egypt
The Royal Cemeteries
Maps
Guide to further reading
Index
Authors & Contributors edit
- Aidan Dodson (Author)
- 1962- Dodson, Aidan
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: The Rubicon Press
Country: England
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 094869520X
Page Count: 256
Publisher: The Rubicon Press
Country: England
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 094869520X
Page Count: 256
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 932
Subjects edit
- Books › History › Ancient › Africa
- Books › History › Middle East › Egypt
- Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Archaeology
- Books › History › Africa › Egypt
- Books › History › Ancient › Egypt
- Books › History › World
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