Product Description

Who was the first king on ancient Egypt and who was the last? Which Egyptian queens ruled in their own right? What do we really know about the 170 or more pharaohs whose names have come down to us?

Chronicle of the Pharaohs is the first book to depict chronologically and in narrative form all the rulers and dynasties of Egypt. From Narmer, who first united lands along the Nile, to Cleopatra 3,000 years later, the history of ancient Egypt is brought vividly to life through the exploits and personalities of her rulers.

Key features of the book include:
• biographical portraits of all the known pharaohs
• timelines throughout, with at-a-glance visual guides to the length of each reign and the overlapping of dynasties;
• datafiles for every pharaoh, listing key information such as royal titles and family relationships;
• cartouches (royal names in hieroglyphs) for each king and queen;
• genealogical tables, lists of main historical events, and special features of subjects that range from the six wives of Rameses the Great to the Exodus;
• Portraits of all the major rulers and specially commissioned cutaway diagrams of royal tombs and monuments.

Here is an essential reference on ancient Egypt that provides an extraordinary visual introduction to the diversity and richness of this fascinating civilization. Museum goers, tourists, students, and everyone interested in the world on ancient Egypt will quickly make the Chronicle their inseparable companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #235903 in Books
• Published on: 1994-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

About the Author
Peter A. Clayton is a well-known authority on Egyptian civilization and the author of The Rediscovery of Ancient Egypt.

Customer Reviews

An excellent summary of ancient Egypt and its pharaohs
This is an excellent book. For a reasonable balance between depth and a broad overview of the subject, this book strikes a good balance. Certainly there is more information available on the history of Egypt and on most of the pharaohs, but if this book does not provide what you need, then it at least provides excellent background and a decent bibliography to turn to for more in-depth information. Nearly every pharaoh of consequence is pictured and all that are known are mentioned. Bear in mind that some are very obscure and have left little or no historical trace. This book, like "The Complete Valley of the Kings", is a keeper, particularly if you find ancient Egypt so fascinating, as I do.

Amazing and Interesting Book
I have been searching for a book all over the Internet on all Egyptian pharaohs from the beginning to the end. However, it was quite hard until I came to Amazon and found this book.
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I read the reviews, and "looked" in the book.
I bought it, and I tell you that this is one of the best comprehensive book ever! It is in great detail and has many colored pictures.
I would suggest anyone to get this book because it makes a great detail reference and information on the pharaohs.

expensive but good
an excellent book for anyone who is interested in ancient egypt. I have to say I could do without black and white photos because those photos would have been so much more effective in color.