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The pharaohs

by Casson, Lionel
Series: Treasures of the world Published by : Stonehenge, ([Chicago, Ill.] :) Physical details: 176 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm. ISBN:0867060077; 9780867060072; 0867060670 (lib. bdg.); 9780867060676 (lib. bdg.); 0867060417 (retail ed.); 9780867060416 (retail ed.). Year: 1981
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900 - 999 932.01 Cas (Browse shelf) Available Memorial 89746

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 173.




I. Egypt's first pharaohs --
Picture essay: The tomb touching heaven --
Portfolio: The vanity of princesses --
II. The life of luxury --
Portfolio: The imperial high life --
III. The eccentric royal couple --
Picture essay: Beauty in the round --
Portfolio: The radical's splendid city --
IV. The golden boy-king --
Portfolio: A boy-king's golden trove --
V.A legacy of ruins --
Picture essay: Homage to a beautiful companion --
Portfolio: A massive stone legacy --
Maps --
Chronology --
Acknowledgments & credits --
Suggested readings --
Index.

Text and lavish photographs present the artistic treasures of the Pharoahs of ancient Egypt.

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