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The Harem Conspiracy
Susan Redford
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Description for The Harem Conspiracy
Paperback. For 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. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 177 x 13. Weight in Grams: 332.
For more than 3,000 years, the mysterious events surrounding the death of Ramesses III have puzzled historians and students of ancient Egypt. Archaeologist Susan Redford investigates the circumstances of the ancient pharaoh's death and discovers among the women of his harem the threads of a murder conspiracy. From new translations of ancient papyri and careful readings of temple carvings, Redford identifies the suspects in the assassination - wives, concubines, and attendants - and evaluates the evidence against them, outlining a possible murder plot that turns upon a shocking revelation about the pharaoh's immediate family.
For more than 3,000 years, the mysterious events surrounding the death of Ramesses III have puzzled historians and students of ancient Egypt. Archaeologist Susan Redford investigates the circumstances of the ancient pharaoh's death and discovers among the women of his harem the threads of a murder conspiracy. From new translations of ancient papyri and careful readings of temple carvings, Redford identifies the suspects in the assassination - wives, concubines, and attendants - and evaluates the evidence against them, outlining a possible murder plot that turns upon a shocking revelation about the pharaoh's immediate family.
Product Details
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
331g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Dekalb, IL, United States
ISBN
9780875806204
SKU
V9780875806204
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About Susan Redford
Susan Redford, a research affiliate of Pennsylvania State University, directs the Theban Tomb Survey in the Valley of the Nobles at Luxor. She lives with her two sons and her husband, Donald, in State College, Pennsylvania.
Reviews for The Harem Conspiracy
An appealing reconstruction, vivid and convincing.... This book will prove irresistible to enthusiasts of ancient Egypt. - Choice A superb study of an intriguing topic. - Richard H. Wilkinson, author of Symbol and Magic in Egyptian Art An educational and enjoyable venture into the intrigue and mystery of the times. - The Scroll