Chronicle of the Pharaohs

Posted on 19 March 2017 by Peter A. Clayton

Who was the first king of ancient Egypt and who was the last Which Egyptian queens ruled in their own right What do we really know about the 170 or pharaohs whose names have come down to us Chronicle of the Pharaohs is the first book to set down in narrative form, using timelines and other visual aids throughout, all the rulers and dynasties of Egypt in their chronological order Now no one need be in any doubt as to who came first, Tutankhamun or Ramesses the Great, or which pharaohs built the pyramids, and when the Chronicle provides the answers The biographical portraits of each pharaoh build into a comprehensive and immensely readable history of ancient Egypt, brought to life through the exploits and personalities of her rulers From Narmer, who first united the lands along the Nile, to Cleopatra some 3000 years later, we see the way in which individual pharaohs helped to shape Egyptian civilization, and were themselves shaped by it The narrative is supplemented by specially drawn cartouches of each pharaoh and translations of their names Chronicle of the Pharaohs is at once a book to be enjoyed as popular history, an essential work of reference, and a visual introduction to the extraordinary diversity and richness of an ancient civilization Museum goers, students, tourists and everyone fascinated by the world of ancient Egypt will want to make the Chronicle their inseparable companion. New Download [ Chronicle of the Pharaohs ] by [ Peter A. Clayton ] – kino-fada.fr Overall, the Chronicle of the Pharaohs is a decent reference book It provides entries on the pharaohs in chronological order, from the earliest potential rulers from before the unification of the Two Lands, to the end of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and the inauguration of Roman Egypt The cartouches for each ruler are provided, where they exist, and photographs of portraits and artefacts, illustrations of structures, and extra information boxes add to the experience However, from the end of the New Overall, the Chronicle of the Pharaohs is a decent reference book It provides entries on the pharaohs in chronological order, from the earliest potential rulers from before the unification of the Two Lands, to the end of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and the inauguration of Roman Egypt The ca...I always enjoy the CHRONICLE OF series of books, which present easy chronological histories of various rulers and empires throughout history This one focuses on the ancient Egyptians, starting in 3150 BC and ending with the death of the famous Cleopatra in 31 BC Thousands of years in 224 pages is not an easy assignment.The first Pharaoh was considered to be the man they called, Scorpion If you re going to be the first united ruler of Egypt, that s a great name to have Although there were I always enjoy the CHRONICLE OF series of books, which present easy chronological histories of various rulers and empires throughout history This one focuses on the ancient Egyptians, starting in 3150 BC and ending with the death of the famous Cleopatra in 31 BC Thousands of years in 224 pages is not an easy assignment.The first Pharaoh was considered to be the man they called, Scorpion If you re going to be the first united ruler of Egypt, that s a great name to have Although there were communities and local rulers prior to The Scorpion, he brought about the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt, although his dynasty was brief What caused the sudden emergence of the Delta People, who erupted like lotus flowers from the prehistoric waters The belief is that as Southwestern Egypt became dryer and water disappeared, tribes...Um dos melhores manuais sobre o assunto Segue as v rias dinastias e fala de quase tudo um pouco Seja para quem procura algo mais leve sobre o assunto, seja para quem procure uma entrada e depois toma caminho para aprofundar determinadas partes.Carefully researched, and though written in 1994, contains muchthan they knew when I first looked into Egyptian Archeology Contains photographs of ALL the ancient rulers of Egypt in 224 pages These were taken from the cartouches on the bases of the plinths, the belts and even potsherds etc of each of them, from 3150 B.C up to Cleopatra VII in B.C 30, from the Cairo, British and Museums in the United States Each king or queen wore the White Crown or the Red Crown sometimes both of Up Carefully resear...Very well organized with timelines and such, adequately accurate summaries of each reign, convenient boxes for disputed theories and otherwise notable events, plus tables of family, tomb location, official throne names, cartouches, etc The writing style is efficient and easy to get through The supporting art is apt What s not to love This is a great resource for an introduction to a particular pharaoh s reign, though probably oversimplified to any actual Egyptologist It is probably not the Very well organized with timelines and such, adequately accurate summaries of each reign, convenient boxes for disputed theories and otherwise notable events, plus tables of family, tomb location, official throne names, cartouches, etc The writing style is efficient and easy to get through The supporting art is apt What s not to love This is a great resource for an introduction to a particular pharaoh...Boeiend en vooral goed ge llustreerd overzicht van de Egyptische geschiedenis, aan de hand van de farao s De chronologische lijn is die van de opeenvolgende dynastie n Vlotte up to date informatie Prachtige illustraties en uitweidingen.Maar te nauw vasthangend aan de figuren, ook als ze niet zo belangrijk zijn bijv storende uitleg over wat er met de mummie is gebeurd Gecompenseerd door ruimere aandacht aan farao s van het Nieuwe Rijk.Ook gee...This book is a classic, and one of the first books I obtained when I first started getting interested in Egyptology.Although there have been a few recent discoveries that would necessitate a new edition of this book, this is still one of the best breakdowns of the known Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt.Full of interesting information, but sometimes it lets you longing forIt is a basic chronicle of the pharaohs of the Ancient Egypt, when they ruled, where they were buried, etc.What I liked about it was that it...A must have for anyone with a lasting interest in Ancient Egyptology I find all of these Chronicle books valuable, but my interest in ancient Egypt has made this a reference I keep returning too.It s an essential quick referenc...Chronicle Of The Pharaohs The Reign By Reign Record Of The Rulers And Dynasties Of Ancient Egypt

English
19 March 2017

Peter A. Clayton