Amenhotep III: Egypt's Radiant Pharaoh
Cambridge University Press
Edition: Illustrated, 2/20/2012
EAN 9781107011960, ISBN10: 1107011965
Hardcover, 370 pages, 23.5 x 15.9 x 2.5 cm
Language: English
Originally published in English
This book follows the life story of Amenhotep III, one of the most important rulers of ancient Egypt, from his birth and into the afterlife. Amenhotep III ruled for thirty-eight years, from c.1391–1353 BC, during the apex of Egypt's international and artistic power. Arielle P. Kozloff situates Amenhotep in his time, chronicling not only his life but also the key political and military events that occurred during his lifetime and reign, as well as the evolution of religious rituals and the cult of the pharaoh. She further examines the art and culture of the court, including its palaces, villas, furnishings and fashions. Through the exploration of abundant evidence from the period, in the form of both textual and material culture, Kozloff richly re-creates all aspects of Egyptian civilization at the height of the Mediterranean Bronze Age.
Prologue
the birthplace of Amenhotep III
1. An heir unapparent
reign of Amenhotep II, years 15–25, c.1411–1401 BC
2. The making of an heir apparent
reign of Thutmose IV, years 1–5, c.1401–1396 BC
3. Thutmose IV and King's Son Amenhotep in Nubia
reign of Thutmose IV, years 5–8 c.1397–1393 BC
4. Le roi est mort, vive le roi!
Reign of Amenhotep III, year 1, c.1391 BC
5. Establishing divine might and divine right
reign of Amenhotep III, years 1–4, c.1391–1388 BC
6. Year 5, 'The First Campaign of Victory', Amenhotep III's river war
reign of Amenhotep III, year 5, c.1387 BC
7. The spoils of war
reign of Amenhotep III, years 6–9, c.1386–1383 BC
8. The king's first two wives
reign of Amenhotep III, years 10 and 11, c.1382–1381 BC
9. The lost years
reign of Amenhotep III, years 12–19, c.1381–1370 BC
10. Bringing heaven and Earth to see the living gods
building the king's religious monuments at Thebes
reign of Amenhotep III, years 20–29, c.1369–1360 BC
11. Per Hai ('The House of Rejoycing') Palace at Malkata
reign of Amenhotep III, years 25–29, c.1364–1360 BC
12. Beneath the divine falcon's wings
a new world takes shape
reign of Amenhotep III, years 26–29, c.1363–1360 BC
13. The first jubilee festival (heb-sed)
reign of Amenhotep III, year 30, c.1361 BC
14. Raising up old officials and buying a new bride
reign of Amenhotep III, years 30 and 31, c.1361–1360 BC
15. International trade in princesses and other goods
reign of Amenhotep III, years 32–33, c.1359–1358 BC
16. A mixed forecast
dazzling sun and dark clouds
reign of Amenhotep III, years 34–36, c.1356–1355 BC
17. The last hurrah
reign of Amenhotep III, years 37–38, c.1354–1353 BC
18. Year 38. Whose heaven is it? The reign of Akhenaten and beyond
Epilogue
one god left standing.