The Harem Conspiracy by Susan Redford

The Harem Conspiracy by Susan Redford

For more than three thousand years, the mysterious events surrounding the death of Ramesses III have puzzled historians and students of ancient Egypt. Now, 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. She evaluates the evidence against them and outlines a possible murder plot that turns upon a shocking revelation about the pharaoh's immediate family. On the basis of new discoveries relating to the identity of Ramesses III's queens and their sons, she uncovers a primary motive for regicide and presents persuasive evidence of a palace revolt. Divisions between clans and rival lineages, she argues, gave rise to a plot to murder the king. Richly illustrated with thirty photos and diagrams, Redford's groundbreaking investigation of the plot to murder "the last of the great pharaohs" offers an extraordinary vision of the ancient Egyptian world.

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 *

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.

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ISBN 13	9780875806204
ISBN 10	0875806201
Title	The Harem Conspiracy
Author	Susan Redford
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Northern Illinois University Press
Year published	2008-08-28
Number of pages	200
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