The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Landmark Books)

Ruled by awesome god-kings called Pharaohs, ancient Egypt was a land of bustling cities, golden palaces, and huge stone monuments. This astonishing civilization endured for more than 3,000 years before it gradually vanished from the face of the earth. Beginning with the Rosetta Stone, author Elizabeth Payne examines archeological studies that have helped unlock the incredible secrets of Egypt's first kings.