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Pharaohs: Power, art, and the enduring legacy of ancient Egypt.

Pharaoh: art and power in ancient Egypt

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    20 February 2025

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Summary

‘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.’ - Ancient Egypt Magazine

Explores 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.

The rulers of ancient Egypt were not always male, nor always Egyptian. At times, Egypt was di…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780714191317
ISBN-10:0714191310
Author:Marie Vandenbeusch
Publisher:British Museum Press
Imprint:British Museum Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:20 February 2025
Weight:1.01kg
Dimensions:27mm x 191mm x 261mm
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Pharaoh:  art and power in ancient Egypt by Marie Vandenbeusch - ISBN: 9780714191317
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About The Author

Marie Vandenbeusch

Marie Vandenbeusch is Curator, Funerary Culture of the Nile Valley at the British Museum.

Contributors:

  • Julie R. Anderson, British Museum
  • Andrew Connor, Centre for Ancient Cultures, Monash University
  • Amanda Dunsmore, National Gallery of Victoria
  • Ikram Ghabriel, Independent Researcher, London
  • Thomas Kiely, British Museum
  • Giuseppina Lenzo, University of Lausanne
  • Margaret Maitland, National Museums Scotland
  • Marcel Marée, British Museum
  • Youssef Rakha, novelist, poet and essayist, Cairo
  • Sahar Saleem, Cairo University
  • Chiara Salvador, University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3
  • Neal Spencer, Fitzwilliam Museum
  • Anna Stevens, Centre for Ancient Cultures, Monash University
  • John H. Taylor, previously British Museum

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