The Pharaoh

What was it like to be the Pharaoh of Egypt? In this authoritative and entertaining account, eight themed chapters cover all aspects of the life of a pharaoh, from mornings in the palace to evenings banqueting, revealing the king's role as husband, lawmaker, judge, priest, builder and warrior, and answer the following questions: - How did someone become pharaoh? - What did a pharaoh do each day? - Did the pharaoh personally lead his army into battle? - How influential was the Great Royal Wife? - How was a pharaoh embalmed and buried? - Who was the last pharaoh?