1st Edition

Conspiracies in the Egyptian Palace Unis to Pepy I

By Naguib Kanawati Copyright 2003
224 Pages 75 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

220 Pages 75 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

220 Pages 75 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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

Biography

Naguib Kanawati

'This whole book is a fascinating insight into the scope - and limitations - of attempting to use archaeological date to reconstruct "history".' - Egyptian Archaeology