Amenhotep III : Egypt's radiant pharaoh / Arielle P. Kozloff.

"The life story and times of Amenhotep III, the richest, most powerful ruler in the world 4300 years ago, and one of the most artistically productive in the history of the world. This book plucks Amenhotep III, who ruled for 38 years and called himself "dazzing" from the shadows of his son, Akhenaten, and grandson Tutankhamen, and follows his life from conception to Afterlife. The prince's multi-faceted education and possible early career are outlined. As king, his many wives, especially the great queen Tiy, and interational relations, including trade in West Asian princesses, gold, and honrses, are documented. Royal and courtly lifestyles, including palaces, villas, fuenishing, and fashions, are described, as well as major monuments, military activity, and weaponry. Ahistorical and geographic introduction sets the stage"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-335) and index.

Introduction (followed by a note on spelling ancient Egyptian names) -- Prologue : the birthplace of Amenhotep III -- 1. An heir unapparent (reign of Amenhotep II, years 15-25, circa 1411-1401 B.C.) -- 2. The making of an heir apparent (reign of Thutmose IV, years 1-5, circa 1400-1396 B.C.) -- 3. Thutmose IV and King's son Amenhotep in Nubia (reign of Thutmose IV, years 5-8, cs. 1396-1393 B.C.) -- 4. Le roi est mort, vive le roi! (reign of Amenhotep III, year 1, circa 1391 B.C.) -- 5. Establishing divine might and divine right (reign of Amenhotep III, circa 1391-1388 B.C.) -- 6. "The first campaign of victory" : Amenhotep III's River War (reign of Amenhotep III, year 5, ca. 1387 B.C.) -- 7. The spoils of war (reign of Amenhotep III, years 6-9, ca. 1386-1383 B.C.) -- 8. The King's first two wives (reign of Amenhotep III, years 10 & 11, ca. 1382-1381 B.C.) -- 9. The lost years (reign of Amenhotep III, years 12-19, ca. 1380-1373 B.C.) -- 10. Bringing heaven to earth to see the living gods : building the King's religious monuments at Thebes (reign of Amenhotep III, years 20-29, ca. 1372-1363 B.C.) -- 11. Per Hai ("The House of Rejoicing") at Malkata (reign of Amenhotep III, years 25-29, circa 1367-1363 B.C.) -- 12. Beneath the Divine Falcon's wings a new world takes shape (reign of Amenhotep III, years 26-29, circa 1366-1363 B.C.) -- 13. The first Jubilee Festival (Heb-Sed) (reign of Amenhotep III, year 30, circa 1362 B.C.) -- 14. Raising up old officials and buying a new bride (reign of Amenhotep III, years 30 and 31, circa 1362-1361 B.C.) -- 15. International trade in princesses and other goods (reign of Amenhotep III, years 32-33, circa 1360-1359 B.C.) -- 16. A mixed forecast : dazzling sun and dark clouds (reign of Amenhotep III, years 34-36, circa 1358-1356 B.C.) -- 17. The last hurrah (reign of Amenhotep III, years 37-38, circa 1355-1354/3 B.C.) -- 18. Whose heaven is it? The reign of Akhenaten and beyond -- Epilogue : one god left standing -- Glossary of ancient personal names.