God-Kings of the Nile: The Rise of Divine Kingship (Ancient Egypt: Kings, Queens, and Dynasties, #2)
By A.J. Carmichael
Length7h 27m
About this audiobook
Across the deserts and along the banks of the Nile, the pharaohs of Egypt built more than temples and tombs—they built an enduring vision of kingship that linked gods, cosmos, and people into one eternal order. This book takes readers on a sweeping journey through the age of the pharaohs, weaving together history, mythology, archaeology, and cultural memory to reveal how Egypt's rulers became symbols of immortality. From the divine kingship of Narmer and the construction of the pyramids at Giza to the golden mask of Tutankhamun and the political drama of Cleopatra, each chapter uncovers how pharaohs shaped not only the destiny of Egypt but also the imagination of the world. Themes of power, ritual, war, sacred architecture, and the afterlife bring into focus a civilization that saw its kings as living gods, the guardians of Ma'at—cosmic order and justice.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length7 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 19, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1God-Kings of the Nile: The Rise of Divine Kingship (Ancient Egypt: Kings, Queens, and Dynasties, #2)
2Chapter 1: The Origins of Pharaohship
3Chapter 2: Pharaoh as God – The Horus King
4Chapter 3: Rituals of Power
5Chapter 4: Divine Kingship in Stone
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6Chapter 5: Pharaoh as Protector & Warrior
7Chapter 6: Pharaoh and the Priests
8Chapter 7: Kingship and the Afterlife
9Chapter 8: Queenship and the Divine Consort
10Chapter 9: Foreign Perspectives on Egyptian Kingship
11Chapter 10: Comparison with Other Ancient Kingships
12Chapter 11: The Legacy of Divine Kingship
13Chapter 12: Pharaoh and the Cosmos
14Chapter 13 – Pharaoh at War
15Chapter 14: Pharaoh and the Gods
16Chapter 16: Pharaoh’s Afterlife
17About the Author
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