| Author: | Paul Morrison | ISBN: | 9781925074253 |
| Publisher: | Paul Morrison | Publication: | November 21, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul Morrison |
| ISBN: | 9781925074253 |
| Publisher: | Paul Morrison |
| Publication: | November 21, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
THE THREE QUEENS is a fictional account of the life of Pharaoh Menkaure, builder of the third (and smallest) pyramid on the Giza Plateau as well as his close relationships with his three queens. It covers the period from c.2532 B.C. through to c.2500 B.C. (including the bloody death of Shepseskaf, Menkaure’s son and heir).
Unlike the other two books in the Giza Trilogy, THE THREE QUEENS is more about the personal life of the pharaoh rather than military conquests and other adventures. Much more detail is included in the book on the lifestyle and customs of Ancient Egypt, (or Kemet as it is referred to) than in the other two books. Where there are gaps in this knowledge such as a day in the life of the pharaoh, artistic but scholarly licence has been employed to fill this gap. The forms of entertainment, clothes, food, drink, and positions of employment within the royal court are all examined more closely. The pyramid, however, is not ignored.
Menkaure’s pyramid was the smallest on the plateau, far smaller in size than the other two pyramids. His pyramid was also the last to be built on the Giza Plateau. Why was this? Just as importantly, why did Menkaure build the smaller satellite pyramids for his three queens beside his own pyramid? Was it love, vanity or some other reason? The pages of THE THREE QUEENS will draw the reader into the world of the royal court of Pharaoh Menkaure, son of Khufu and grandson of Khafre, into the high point of this monumental and magnificent civilisation.
THE THREE QUEENS is a fictional account of the life of Pharaoh Menkaure, builder of the third (and smallest) pyramid on the Giza Plateau as well as his close relationships with his three queens. It covers the period from c.2532 B.C. through to c.2500 B.C. (including the bloody death of Shepseskaf, Menkaure’s son and heir).
Unlike the other two books in the Giza Trilogy, THE THREE QUEENS is more about the personal life of the pharaoh rather than military conquests and other adventures. Much more detail is included in the book on the lifestyle and customs of Ancient Egypt, (or Kemet as it is referred to) than in the other two books. Where there are gaps in this knowledge such as a day in the life of the pharaoh, artistic but scholarly licence has been employed to fill this gap. The forms of entertainment, clothes, food, drink, and positions of employment within the royal court are all examined more closely. The pyramid, however, is not ignored.
Menkaure’s pyramid was the smallest on the plateau, far smaller in size than the other two pyramids. His pyramid was also the last to be built on the Giza Plateau. Why was this? Just as importantly, why did Menkaure build the smaller satellite pyramids for his three queens beside his own pyramid? Was it love, vanity or some other reason? The pages of THE THREE QUEENS will draw the reader into the world of the royal court of Pharaoh Menkaure, son of Khufu and grandson of Khafre, into the high point of this monumental and magnificent civilisation.
