Description
Book SynopsisFor more than 3,000 years, the mysterious events surrounding the death of Ramesses III have puzzled historians and students of ancient Egypt. This book investigates the circumstances of the ancient pharaoh's death and discovers among the women of his harem the threads of a murder conspiracy.
Trade ReviewA superb study of an intriguing topic.
-- Richard H. Wilkinson,
author of Symbol and Magic in Egyptian Art
An appealing reconstruction, vivid and convincing.... This book will prove irresistible to enthusiasts of ancient Egypt.
* Choice *
An educational and enjoyable venture into the intrigue and mystery of the times.
* The Scroll *
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
List of Illustrations and Tables
Acknowledgments
Egypt's Imperial Age: An Historical Overview by Donald B. Redford
Introduction: Evidence of a Conspiracy
1. Murder at Court
2. A House Divided
3. The Royal Harem
4. All the King's Men
5. Mansion of Millions of Years
6. "The Hawk Has Flown to Heaven"
7. "United with Eternity"
Epilogue: "Of Whom Is Pharaoh Still Master?"
Appendix A: Dramatis Personae
Appendix B: The Calendar
Notes
Bibliography
Index
