Pharaoh Seti I: father of Egyptian greatness / Nicky Nielsen
2018, 1st Edition. South Yorkshire: Pen & Sword History. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #334356
Physical description: 194 pages, illustrations. Contents: Cover -- Dedication -- Book Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Maps -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Chronology of Ancient Egyptian History -- Author's Note -- Chapter 1 Setting the Stage -- Chapter 2 The Family Business -- Chapter 3 Smiting Foreign Lands -- Chapter 4 Houses of Life and Eternity -- Plate section -- Chapter 5 The Supporting Cast -- Chapter 6 An Eternal Resting Place -- Chapter 7 Rediscovering a Ruler -- Postscript: Who was Seti? -- Abbreviations -- Notes -- Selected Sources -- Index -- Back cover. Summary: Pharaoh Seti I ruled Egypt for only 11 years (1290-1279 BC), but his reign marked a revival of Egyptian military and economic power, as well as cultural and religious life. This book examines how Seti set about rebuilding Egypt after a century of dynastic struggles and religious unrest. Subjects: Seti I, King of Egypt. 1320-1200 B.C. Pharaohs; Biography. Egypt History. Egypt Politics And Government. Egypt Economic Conditions. Egypt-History-Nineteenth dynasty, ca. 1320-1200 B.C.. Genre: Biographies. History.
Price: €25.00