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Amenhotep III : Egypt's radiant pharaoh /
"The life story and times of Amenhotep III, the richest, most powerful ruler in the world 4300 years ago, and one of the most artistically productive in the history of the world. This book plucks Amenhotep III, who ruled for 38 years and called himself "dazzing" from the shadows of hi...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2011.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "The life story and times of Amenhotep III, the richest, most powerful ruler in the world 4300 years ago, and one of the most artistically productive in the history of the world. This book plucks Amenhotep III, who ruled for 38 years and called himself "dazzing" from the shadows of his son, Akhenaten, and grandson Tutankhamen, and follows his life from conception to Afterlife. The prince's multi-faceted education and possible early career are outlined. As king, his many wives, especially the great queen Tiy, and interational relations, including trade in West Asian princesses, gold, and honrses, are documented. Royal and courtly lifestyles, including palaces, villas, fuenishing, and fashions, are described, as well as major monuments, military activity, and weaponry. Ahistorical and geographic introduction sets the stage"-- |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xi, 351 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-335) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781139224444 1139224441 9780511997679 0511997671 9781139221016 1139221019 1139217933 9781139217934 1139209825 9781139209823 1107228972 9781107228979 1280568844 9781280568848 1139222732 9781139222730 9786613598448 6613598445 1139214845 9781139214841 |