Marie Vandenbeusch

Pharaoh: King of ancient Egypt' introduces readers to three thousand years of Egypt's ancient history by unveiling its famous leaders-the pharaohs-using some of the finest objects from the vast holdings of the British Museum. In an introductory essay, Marie Vandenbeusch looks at Egyptian kingship in terms of both ideology and practicality. Then Aude Semat considers the Egyptian image of kingship, its roles and its uses. In five additional sections,...