Conspiracies in the Egyptian palace : Unis to Pepy I

Author(s)

• Kanawati, Naguib

Bibliographic Information

Conspiracies in the Egyptian palace : Unis to Pepy I

Naguib Kanawati

Routledge, 2003

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 198-201) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This original study examines the claims for sensational intrigues in the 6th century Egyptian palace, culminating in the possible assassination of King Teti by his own bodyguards. New evidence from the author's recent excavations is set against the written claims of the ancient historian Manetho. This offers the reader a unique opportunity to compare archaeological and historical evidence, and sheds new light on the political conspiracies and quarrels of the age. With over 80 illustrations, and clear presentation of the dynastic tomb excavations, the book also gives a rare and accessible insight into Old Kingdom society and administration under the kings Unis, Teti and Pepy I. It will be valuable to all students of Egyptian history.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Assassination claim 2 The suspects: case studies 3 The investigation Conclusions

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Details

• NCID: BA84803613
• ISBN:
  • 041527107X
• LCCN: 2002075123
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 208 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : DT85
  • DC21 : 932
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C
  • LCSH : Conspiracies -- Egypt -- History -- To 1500
  • LCSH : Excavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt
  • LCSH : Egypt -- Antiquities