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Cleopatra (1889) Novel by
Sir H Rider Haggard
Cleopatra (1889) Novel by
Sir H Rider Haggard
Cleopatra: Being an Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis is a novel written by the author H. Rider Haggard, the author of King Solomon's Mines and She. The book was first printed in 1889. The story is set in the Ptolemaic era of Ancient Egyptian history and revolves around the survival of a dynasty bloodline protected by the Priesthood of Isis. The main character Harmachis (the living descendant of the pharaoh's bloodline) is charged by the Priesthood to overthrow the supposed impostor Cleopatra, drive out the Greeks and Romans and restore Egypt to its golden era. As is the case with the majority of Haggard's works, the story draws heavily upon adventure and exotic concepts. The story, told from the point of view of the Egyptian priest Harmachis, is recounted in biblical language, being in the form of papyrus scrolls found in a tomb. Haggard's portrait of Cleopatra is quite stunning, revealing her wit, her treachery, and her overwhelming presence.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 29, 2017 |
ISBN13 | 9781542812214 |
Publishers | Createspace Independent Publishing Platf |
Pages | 160 |
Dimensions | 203 × 254 × 9 mm · 331 g |
Language | English |
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