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Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

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Overview

No great civilization continues to speak to us like that of ancient Egypt. Yet what made Egypt great were the individuals who ruled it. <strong>Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt</strong> recounts the lives and accomplishments of great leaders such as Tutankhamen, Ramses the Great, and Cleopatra. Professor Bob Brier, an acclaimed Egyptologist, presents a veritable 30-century history of Egypt that peers into almost every aspect of ancient Egyptian life. You'll learn what made Egypt great, what finally brought about its downfall, and why it remains imbedded in our minds today. By the end of the course, you'll feel a stronger connection with the men and women who made Egypt the greatest nation of the ancient world.

Topics Covered:
  • By This Professor
  • 01: King Narmer—The Unification of Egypt
  • 02: Sneferu—The Pyramid Builder
  • 03: Hatshepsut—Female Pharaoh
  • 04: Akhenaten—Heretic Pharaoh
  • 05: Tutankhamen—The Lost Pharaoh
  • 06: Tutankhamen—A Murder Theory
  • 07: Ramses the Great—The Early Years
  • 08: Ramses the Great—The Twilight Years
  • 09: The Great Nubians—Egypt Restored
  • 10: Alexander the Great—Anatomy of a Legend
  • 11: The First Ptolemies—Greek Greatness

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