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Description
""Below the Cataracts"" is a historical novel written by Walter Tyndale and published in 1907. The story is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, and follows the life of a young scribe named Khonsu. Khonsu is the son of a high priest and is trained in the art of writing and record-keeping. However, when his father is accused of treason and executed, Khonsu is forced to flee and seek refuge in the city of Thebes. In Thebes, Khonsu becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow Pharaoh Amenhotep III and restore power to the rightful heirs of the throne. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Taia, who is also involved in the rebellion. Together, they navigate the dangerous political landscape of ancient Egypt and work to bring about a revolution that will change the course of history.Through vivid descriptions of the landscape, customs, and beliefs of ancient Egypt, Tyndale brings the world of the pharaohs to life. The novel is full of action, romance, and intrigue, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and culture of one of the world's oldest civilizations. ""Below the Cataracts"" is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or ancient Egypt.Written and illustrated with 60 plates by Walter Tyndale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 404
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781162735078
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 539 g
