The Book of the Pharaohs
Ithaca and London: Cornell University Press, 2003. Translated from the French by David Lorton. 1. Hardcover.
THE HUMAN REALITY BEHIND THE PHARAOHS.
Beyond the monumental tombs, temples, and statues that have shaped popular images of ancient Egypt lies a far more complex history of rulers, political struggles, religious institutions, and royal life. In The Book of the Pharaohs, Egyptologists Pascal Vernus and Jean Yoyotte examine the pharaohs not simply as names on monuments, but as historical figures within the political, cultural, and social world of ancient Egypt.
This comprehensive reference work presents short essays on individual rulers, dynasties, places, institutions, and themes connected with Egyptian kingship. Entries range from major figures such as Cheops, Akhenaten, and Ramesses II to lesser-known personalities and subjects that illuminate the broader realities of royal power.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Bound in publisher’s red cloth with gilt spine lettering. Illustrated dust jacket with Egyptian motifs and typography. Octavo volume measuring approximately 9.5 inches tall.
The text consists of approximately 250 pages, including preliminary material, dictionary entries, bibliography, maps, chronology, and reference material. Illustrated with maps, chronological tables, and black-and-white decorative illustrations relating to ancient Egypt.
Designed as a scholarly yet accessible reference work, the volume combines encyclopedia-style entries with supporting bibliographical and historical resources.
CONDITION: Fine/Fine. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: THE PHARAOHS AS HISTORICAL FIGURES —
The pharaohs of ancient Egypt have long occupied a unique place in world history, yet surviving monuments often reveal only fragments of the individuals and institutions behind royal power. Vernus and Yoyotte’s work examines Egyptian kingship through political history, religion, administration, and personal biography, providing a fuller portrait of the civilization’s rulers.
A MODERN GUIDE TO ANCIENT EGYPT.
Published by Cornell University Press, The Book of the Pharaohs represents modern Egyptological scholarship presented in a format accessible to general readers. Its combination of concise biographies, thematic essays, reference materials, and chronological organization makes it a useful companion for students, collectors, and readers interested in the history and culture of ancient Egypt.
SUBJECTS: Ancient Egypt, Pharaohs, Egyptian Dynasties, Egyptian Kingship, Cleopatra, Akhenaten, Ramesses II, Egyptian Religion, Political History, Archaeology, Near Eastern Studies, Egyptology, Ancient History, Reference Works, Historical Biography, Archaeology, Cultural History, Academic Publishing.
Item #22319
ISBN: 0801440505
Price: $35.00
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