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100 1 _aPrus, Bolesław,
_d1847-1912
245 1 4 _aThe Pharaoh and the Priest: An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-06
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Pharaoh and the Priest: An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt" by Bolesław Prus is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Ancient Egypt and explores the complex relationship between the powerful figures of the pharaoh and the priesthood during a time of political strife and social upheaval. The novel weaves together themes of power, ambition, and the struggle for authority as it follows the young prince Rameses, destined to inherit the throne and confront the challenges posed by the priestly order. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the glorious reign of Rameses XII as Egypt celebrates significant festivals. The ambitious prince, Rameses, is named heir, possessing a bold spirit and military aspirations. His earnest desire for leadership faces the practicalities of governing a society tightly controlled by the intertwined interests of the royal family and the influential priesthood. Through Rameses' preparations for battle, we are presented with an already complex political landscape, showcasing tensions between the military and the priestly class, setting the stage for conflict as the heir navigates the demands of leadership and the expectations of the powerful institutions that will shape Egypt's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction
700 1 _aCurtin, Jeremiah,
_d1835-1906
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35499
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