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The Pyramid Builders, Book 9: Menkaure by Max Overton

At the dawn of Egypt's pyramid age, innovation met ambition--and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus…
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The Pyramid Builders, Book 3: Khaba by Max Overton

At the dawn of Egypt's pyramid age, innovation met ambition--and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus…
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The Pyramid Builders, Book 2: Sekhemkhet by Max Overton

At the dawn of Egypt's pyramid age, innovation met ambition--and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus…
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The Pyramid Builders, Book 1: Djoser by Max Overton

At the dawn of Egypt's pyramid age, innovation met ambition--and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a focus…
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The Pyramid Builders Series by Max Overton

  At the dawn of Egypt's pyramid age, innovation met ambition--and history was carved into stone. The Pyramid Builders series explores the lives of the pharaohs who oversaw the earliest monumental tombs, beginning with Djoser and the revolutionary Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Set during a period of rapid advancement in architecture and statecraft, these books trace the evolution of pyramid construction and the political, religious, and personal forces behind it. But this is no dry chronicle of engineering. With a…
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Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 3: Tausret by Max Overton

Egypt was at the height of its powers in the days of Ramesses the Great, a young king who confidently predicted his House would last for a Thousand Years. Sixty years later, he was still on the throne. One by one, his heirs had died and the survivors had become old men. When Ramesses at last died, he left a stagnant kingdom and his throne to an old man--Merenptah. What followed laid the groundwork for a nation ripped apart by…
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Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 2: Seti, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

Egypt was at the height of its powers in the days of Ramesses the Great, a young king who confidently predicted his House would last for a Thousand Years. Sixty years later, he was still on the throne. One by one, his heirs had died and the survivors had become old men. When Ramesses at last died, he left a stagnant kingdom and his throne to an old man--Merenptah. What followed laid the groundwork for a nation ripped apart by…
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Fall of the House of Ramesses, Book 1: Merenptah, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

Egypt was at the height of its powers in the days of Ramesses the Great, a young king who confidently predicted his House would last for a Thousand Years. Sixty years later, he was still on the throne. One by one, his heirs had died and the survivors had become old men. When Ramesses at last died, he left a stagnant kingdom and his throne to an old man--Merenptah. What followed laid the groundwork for a nation ripped apart by…
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Strong is the Ma’at of Re, Book 3: The One of Taweret, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends...by any means necessary.   The reign of Ramesses III is failing and even the gods seem to be turning their eyes away from Egypt. When the sun hides its face, crops suffer, throwing the country into famine. Tomb workers go on strike. To avert further disaster, Crown Prince Ramesses acts on his father's behalf. The rivalry…
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Strong is the Ma’at of Re, Book 2: The Heirs, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends...by any means necessary. Tiye, the first wife of Ramesses III, has grown so used to being the mother of the Heir she can no longer bear to see that prized title pass to the son of a rival wife. Her eldest sons have died and the one left wants to step down and devote his life…
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Strong is the Ma’at of Re, Book 1: The King, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends...by any means necessary.   That he is descended from Ramesses the Great fills Ramesses III with obscene pride. Elevated to the throne following a coup led by his father Setnakhte during the troubled days of Queen Tausret, Ramesses III sets about creating an Egypt that reflects the glory days of Ramesses the Great. He takes on…
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Kadesh, A Novel of Ancient Egypt by Max Overton

Holding the key to strategic military advantage, Kadesh is a jewel city that distant lands covet. Ramesses II of Egypt and Muwatalli II of Hatti believe they're chosen by the gods to claim ascendancy to Kadesh. When the two meet in the largest chariot battle ever fought, not just the fate of empires will be decided but also the lives of citizens helplessly caught up in the greedy ambition of kings. Genre: Historical: Ancient Egypt      Word Count: 90,…
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Strong is the Ma’at of Re Ancient Egyptian Series by Max Overton

In Ancient Egypt, C1200 BCE, bitter contention and resentment, secret coups and assassination attempts may decide the fate of those who would become legends...by any means necessary.   Book 1: The King That he is descended from Ramesses the Great fills Ramesses III with obscene pride. Elevated to the throne following a coup led by his father Setnakhte during the troubled days of Queen Tausret, Ramesses III sets about creating an Egypt that reflects the glory days of Ramesses the…