The Daughter of an Egyptian King (1880)

""The Daughter of an Egyptian King"" is a historical novel written by Georg Ebers and first published in 1880. The story is set in ancient Egypt and follows the life of a young princess named Bent-Anat, who is the daughter of Pharaoh Ramses II. Bent-Anat is a strong and independent woman who defies the traditional gender roles of her time and becomes involved in politics and military affairs. She falls in love with a handsome warrior named Hatasu, but their relationship is forbidden by the strict social norms of the time. Bent-Anat also faces challenges from her jealous half-sister, Nefert, who plots against her and tries to take over the throne. The novel is a fascinating portrayal of life in ancient Egypt, with detailed descriptions of the culture, religion, and daily life of its people. Ebers' writing is vivid and engaging, and he brings the characters and settings to life with his richly detailed prose. ""The Daughter of an Egyptian King"" is a captivating historical novel that will transport readers to a bygone era and immerse them in a world of intrigue, romance, and adventure.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.