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The Life Of Sethos V1 (1732)

The Life Of Sethos V1 (1732)

Lediard
Terrasson, Jean

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ISBN10: 1166202372
ISBN13: 9781166202378
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Sethos V1 is a historical novel written by Jean Terrasson and originally published in 1732. The book follows the life of the pharaoh Sethos, who ruled over Egypt in the 12th century BC. The story is told from the perspective of a Greek philosopher named Chaereas, who is taken captive by Sethos and becomes his confidant and advisor.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of Sethos' life. The first part focuses on his rise to power and his efforts to unite the various factions within Egypt. The second part delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and his struggles with illness. The final part of the book deals with Sethos' legacy and the impact he had on Egyptian society.Throughout the novel, Terrasson weaves together elements of history, mythology, and philosophy to create a rich and engaging narrative. He draws on ancient Egyptian texts and traditions to create a vivid and detailed portrait of life in the ancient world.Overall, The Life of Sethos V1 is a fascinating and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in ancient Egyptian history.In Two Volumes.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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