pharaohs

An illustrated history of Egyptian mummies from the dynastic age through the twentieth century, explaining the theory and practice of embalming; looking at the fate of the pharaohs; investigating the legendary "curse of the mummy's tomb"; and discussing what science has revealed about mummies.

Examines artifacts, documents, tombs, and x-rays of ancient mummies to support the author's claim that young Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen was murdered.

Explains what life was like for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

Provides an overview of the life and rule of Hatshepsut the first female ruler of Egypt, and includes information about ancient Egyptian society.

Discusses the life and history of ancient Egypt from earliest times through the reign of Ramses II, as it has been pieced together from the work of archaeologists.

An 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. By focusing on the pharaoh, Shaw provides a comprehensive insight into his world.

Presents, in chronological order, all of the rulers and dynasties of Egypt.

The authors relate their findings from investigating the death of King Tut, and contend that the boy king was murdered and did not, as many believe, die of disease.

This book recounts the life and accomplishments of the longest-ruling pharaoh of ancient Egypt, Ramses II, who was known for his strategic military skills and ordered the construction of more temples and monuments than any other ruler.