The Harem Conspiracy - The Murder of Ramesses III (Hardcover)

This publication looks at the mysterious events surrounding the death of Rameses III, something that has puzzled historians, archaeologists, and Egyptologists. Now archaeologist Susan Redford investigates the circumstances of the ancient pharoah's death - and discovers among the women of his harem the threads of a murder conspiracy. Evidence is accumulated from ancient papyri and careful readings of temple carvings and a theory involving divisions between clans and rival lineages culminating in a murder plot, is put forward. The work gives insights into ancient Egypt's highly refined legal and judicial systems, which merge abstract notions of equity with mutilation and death. This new eplanation of the harem conspiracy casts new light on crime, punishment, and the role of women in Egyptian society. It further interprets the legacy of the assassination as a contribution to the decline of Egyptian power. A text that aims to ignite interest in both students and the general public, as well as challenging specialists in this field.

General

Imprint:	Northern Illinois University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2002
First published:	May 2002
Authors:	Susan Redford
Dimensions:	210 x 160 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	202
ISBN-13:	978-0-87580-295-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > African history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > Political assassinations Books > History > African history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	0-87580-295-8
Barcode:	9780875802954

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