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Author: Max Overton Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing ISBN: 1922548502 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 357
Book Description
The third dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt saw an extraordinary development of building techniques, from the simple structures of mud brick at the end of the second dynasty to the towering pyramids of the fourth dynasty. Just how these massive structures were built has long been a matter of conjecture, but history is made up of the lives and actions of individuals; kings and architects, scribes and priests, soldiers and artisans, even common labourers, and so the story of the Pyramid Builders unfolded over the course of more than a century. This is that story… The kings of Egypt are turning from the worship of all gods to raising the sun god Re above them all. Rather than a stepped pyramid for the spirit of the king to ascend to the undying stars, they seek a representation of the beneficent rays of the sun in a smooth-sided pyramid. This brings with it a host of new problems to be overcome by the king's architects. Meanwhile, the king takes several wives and has many sons who vie for power, using murder to achieve their ends. Den is old and passes the title of architect on to his son Khepankh and grandson Djer, but they make mistakes as they try to learn new techniques of building massive pyramids. Their mistakes threaten to be their undoing, but they find a way to build true and strong, and a new talent arises from a union between Den's family and the heir to the throne.
Author: Max Overton Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing ISBN: 1922548502 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 357
Book Description
The third dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt saw an extraordinary development of building techniques, from the simple structures of mud brick at the end of the second dynasty to the towering pyramids of the fourth dynasty. Just how these massive structures were built has long been a matter of conjecture, but history is made up of the lives and actions of individuals; kings and architects, scribes and priests, soldiers and artisans, even common labourers, and so the story of the Pyramid Builders unfolded over the course of more than a century. This is that story… The kings of Egypt are turning from the worship of all gods to raising the sun god Re above them all. Rather than a stepped pyramid for the spirit of the king to ascend to the undying stars, they seek a representation of the beneficent rays of the sun in a smooth-sided pyramid. This brings with it a host of new problems to be overcome by the king's architects. Meanwhile, the king takes several wives and has many sons who vie for power, using murder to achieve their ends. Den is old and passes the title of architect on to his son Khepankh and grandson Djer, but they make mistakes as they try to learn new techniques of building massive pyramids. Their mistakes threaten to be their undoing, but they find a way to build true and strong, and a new talent arises from a union between Den's family and the heir to the throne.
Author: Max Overton Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing ISBN: 1922548448 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 363
Book Description
Like a breath of fresh air after a generation of stagnation, Huni becomes king and sets about reorganising Egypt. He divides the land into administrative regions under governors and devises a way to bring the blessings of the gods to all men--he will build small pyramids up and down the length of the river, reserving a simple tomb for himself. Even as Den and his sons build for the king, his twin daughters threaten to tear down the king's future. One falls in love with the heir to the throne, while the other seeks the heir's death. Which one succeeds will determine the fortunes of their extended family.
Author: Ronald J. Leprohon Publisher: Society of Biblical Lit ISBN: 1589837363 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
The titulary of the ancient Egyptian king was one of the symbols of authority he assumed at his coronation. At first consisting only of the Horus name, the titulary grew to include other phrases chosen to represent the king’s special relationship with the divine world. By the Middle Kingdom (late twenty-first century B.C.E.), the full fivefold titulary was clearly established, and kings henceforth used all five names regularly. This volume includes all rulers’ names from the so-called Dynasty 0 (ca. 3200 B.C.E.) to the last Ptolemaic ruler in the late first century B.C.E., offered in transliteration and English translation with an introduction and notes.
Author: Max Overton Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing ISBN: 1925191176 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 368
Book Description
The House of Ramesses falters as Tausret relinquishes the throne upon the death of her husband, King Seti. Amenmesse's young son Siptah will become king until her infant son is old enough to rule. Tausret, as Regent, and the king's uncle, Chancellor Bay, hold tight to the reins of power and vie for complete control of the kingdoms. Assassination changes the balance of power, and, seeing his chance, Chancellor Bay attempts a coup... Tausret's troubles mount as she also faces a challenge from Setnakhte, an aging son of the Great Ramesses who believes Seti was the last legitimate king. If Setnakhte gets his way, he will destroy the House of Ramesses and set up his own dynasty of kings.
Author: Jody Brannon Hunt Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1466906332 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 105
Book Description
Drawings of the important characters in the book. Perhaps in a portrait setting, i.e., the scribe that writes love letters, the little old lady that loved her monkey so much she bought a slave boy to care for it. A Medjay policeman. The ship captain, a court official, the Goose Girl, the Weaving girl, etc.
Author: Vinogradov A.G. Publisher: WP IPGEB ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 329
Book Description
The book is an outstanding researcher A.G.Vinogradov «Chronology of Ancient Egypt" is devoted to the study of the history of Egypt. The researcher of ancient history, in particular the second millennium BC, correlate the history of the Ancient East, the Egyptian times scale. Kings and dynasties, legal and construction activity, war and peace treaties empires and kingdoms located in the centuries in accordance with the rules of Egyptian chronology. This work includes a system of Egyptian chronology, as in ancient times, and in the 17-19 centuries, and in the present time. Based on the application of mathematical analysis to the study of history.
Author: Erik Hornung Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9047404009 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 529
Book Description
This volume deals with the chronology of Ancient Egypt from the fourth millennium until the Hellenistic Period. An initial section reviews the foundations of Egyptian chronology, both ancient and modern, from annals and kinglists to C14 analyses of archaeological data. Specialists discuss sources, compile lists of known dates, and analyze biographical information in the section devoted to relative chronology. The editors are responsible for the final section which attempts a synthesis of the entire range of available data to arrive at alternative absolute chronologies. The prospective readership includes specialists in Near Eastern and Aegean studies as well as Egyptologists.
Author: Max Overton
Author: Max Overton
Author: Max Overton
Author: Ronald J. Leprohon
Author: Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Author: Ernest Alfred Thompson Wallis Budge
Author: Max Overton
Author: Jody Brannon Hunt
Author: William Christopher Hayes
Author: Vinogradov A.G.
Author: Erik Hornung