# The Pharaoh

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- Authors: [Garry J. Shaw](https://www.bookquiver.com/garry-j-shaw)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2012-09-10

## Description

What was it like to be the Pharaoh of Egypt? In this authoritative and entertaining account, eight themed chapters cover all aspects of the life of a pharaoh, from mornings in the palace to evenings banqueting, revealing the king's role as husband, lawmaker, judge, priest, builder and warrior, and answer the following questions:- How did someone become pharaoh?- What did a pharaoh do each day?- Did the pharaoh personally lead his army into battle?- How influential was the Great Royal Wife?- How was a pharaoh embalmed and buried?- Who was the last pharaoh?

## Editions

### The Pharaoh

- Publisher: thames_and_hudson
- ISBN: 978-05-0005-174-0
- Pages: 224
- Published: 2012-09-10
- Language: en_GB