The Pharaoh Book

Explore the fascinating world of the Pharaoh in this handsomely illustrated book.

Discover how the Pharaoh towered above everyone else in Egypt. Responsible for running the country, he was believed by his subjects to be god-on-earth, controlling every single aspect of their lives from the growth of crops to the sacred rites for the dead.

Through lively, informative text and detailed reconstructions, the Pharaoh's unique role in history is magnificently brought to life.

A cultural history of life in ancient Egypt, including the rights and powers of the pharaohs, religion, agriculture, the arts, mummification, the pyramids, temple ceremonies, magic, and medicine.