Harem Conspiracy: The Murder of Ramesses III

by Susan Redford

Overview

Whilst relaxing in one of his harem rooms in Thebes, Ramesses III was murdered. The conspiracy surrounding his assassination, and the trial and conviction of those said to be involved are recorded in court transcripts and legal records. Redford explores these heavily biased sources with new translations of many ancient papyri, and presents a new interpretation of the murder plot and the contested succession among Ramesses II's sons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875802954
Publisher:	Northern Illinois University Press
Publication date:	05/28/2002
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.44(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Table 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

Editorial Reviews

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

A superb study of an intriguing topic.

Richard H. Wilkinson

A 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"

From the Publisher