Nile River Banks: Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt

Author: Shandong Huabao Publishing House
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Like his predecessors, Ramesses III had a large harem. The palace was filled with beautiful Egyptian ladies and princesses from foreign lands. Although they brought endless joy to the kings, they also brought disasters to them and their successors. In the 32nd year of Ramesses' reign, one of his queens conspired to assassinate him and crown her own son as king, deposing the designated heir. After careful planning, the queen allied with other concubines in the harem and their guards, even including some of the pharaoh's trusted advisors, to carry out the plot. The conspirators knew very well that if their plan failed, the punishment they would face would be death, but they still proceeded. They decided to take all necessary measures to ensure Ramesses' death, even resorting to magic.
"Nile·Ancient Egypt" is one of the world history series "Living in Distant Times" published by Time-Life Books. This volume tells chilling stories about Ramesses and the mysterious yet real life in ancient Egypt. The Nile gave birth to the splendid civilization of ancient Egypt, which flourished for 3,000 years. All of this inspires our imagination. The magnificent pyramids, the grand temples, the contemplative Sphinx—they always leave us in awe.