The Pharaohs (2002)

Published to accompany the major exhibition at the Palazzo Grassi, Venice, The Pharaohs examines the rulers, culture and achievements of ancient Egypt, with essays by leading Egyptologists. The book covers pharaonic power and administration, religion, temple building, funerary practices, literature and daily life, alongside detailed entries on sculpture, jewellery, architectural fragments and other objects. More than 600 colour illustrations document works from major collections worldwide. Condition: covers a little scuffed and lightly shelf-worn