{"product_id":"pharaoh-art-and-power-in-ancient-egypt-9780714191317","title":"Pharaoh:  art and power in ancient Egypt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePharaoh: Art and Power in Ancient Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e is described by \u003ci\u003eAncient Egypt Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as 'a comprehensive but accessible introduction for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, and offers a showcase of highlights from the British Museum's world-class collection.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book delves into the ideals, symbolism, and ideology of Egyptian kingship and uncovers the stories behind the objects and images left as a legacy by this ancient civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rulers of ancient Egypt were not always male, nor always Egyptian. At times, Egypt was divided by civil war, conquered by foreign powers, or ruled by competing kings. While some kings were revered, such as Thutmose III who expanded Egypt's empire to its largest extent, the memory of others was officially erased. Many of the objects surviving from ancient Egypt project the image the pharaoh wanted us to see; however, this book explores the reality and the many challenges of ruling one of the greatest civilisations the world has ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter an introduction into the historic and geographic timeframe of the ancient Pharaohs, the book explores royal iconography, decoding the insignia worn and held by the king, or the names and titles covering most royal monuments. The core of the book investigates the main roles of the king: as high priest, as the head of the royal family, as the administrative ruler of the country, and as the leader of the army and diplomat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an investigation into the preparation for the king's eternal life, from the rituals to the building of a tomb, the book concludes with a contemporary perspective from Egypt and how the notion of the Pharaoh still resonates today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers 3,000 years of history, highlighting research on key pieces from the British Museum's outstanding collection of Egyptian antiquities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082380198124,"sku":"9780714191317","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7213993482442.jpg?v=1765273924","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/pharaoh-art-and-power-in-ancient-egypt-9780714191317","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}