- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; New Ed edition (3 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671018051
- ISBN-13: 978-0671018054
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 603,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Five centuries after Ramses the empire seems to be hurtling towards irretrievable ruin. Piankhy the Black Pharaoh governs his kingdom from the South with wisdom and kindness. He has only one desire: that the gods should once again dwell in a united Egypt. But the price to pay is a heavy one.
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An epic tale of struggle and adventure
Five centuries after Ramses, the temples of northern Egypt lie deserted, the old Gods forgotten. All people think about is lining their own pockets, corruption and injustice reign and with it’s former splendours long past, one of history’s greatest empires seems to be heading irrevocably towards destruction.
Five centuries after Ramses, the temples of northern Egypt lie deserted, the old Gods forgotten. All people think about is lining their own pockets, corruption and injustice reign and with it’s former splendours long past, one of history’s greatest empires seems to be heading irrevocably towards destruction.
But one man, a Nubian, refuses to accept this. Piankhy, the Black Pharaoh, rules his Southern kingdom with wisdom and kindness, rejecting the dark destiny that seems to await all Egypt. In his heart, he has only one wish: to return the Gods to a united Egypt nurtured by love and justice.
But the price to pay for this will be a heavy one for this man of peace: it will mean confronting the Lybian Tefnakt, a ruthless and ambitious prince of the North, who is determined to restore order and reign as Pharaoh in splendour by taking the country by force.
War between the Black Pharaoh and the Libyan prince is inevitable. Despite his courage and bravery and his wife’s magic, is the Black Pharaoh really capable of achieving the impossible?
The survival of a thousand-year-old empire hangs on the victory of one of these two inflexible wills in this epic tale of real adventure.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When Ramesses fufilled the dream of uniting all of Egypt and creating peace in Egypt but then died his decendants did not strengthen the law of Ma'at upon Egypt, therefore allowing the three lands of Egypts to split up. A few thousand years after Ramesses death Pharoah Pia, a wise and peaceful ruler, has allowed the decay of Egypt and since he is in the south tribes from the north of the Delta have decided to take Egypt from the control of the Nubian king. Now Pia has to rise from his slumber and with his wife fight against the opposers of Ma'at to win back his country, but it won't be easy, as the rebels leader is an enemy worthy of Pia. Although the book contains parts where there are long parts they are needed as they represent the authors belief of mixing facts with drama. The amazing life of both the Pharoah and his opponent give us the knowledge to know everything about Egypt and its rulers. It is a brilliant followup to the Ramesses series and must be read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Seems Christian and his publishers are cashing in on the popularity and interest in Ancient Egypt. Not exactly an epic, rather a 'labored' coming together of notes and data. It pales in comparison with the Ramses series. It would have been less annoying if the publisher had bothered to employ a couple of prooof reeders throughout the series of books by the same author!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The 5 Ramses books are thrilling, and are a roller coaster ride. This is really tame, has been written too quickly, and feels as if it has been written by an assistant in the style of Jacq.
Read the other 5. This is for die hard fans only
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Disappointing
Although the novel deals with an attempt by a Libyan prince to take Egypt by force from the ruling Nubian Pharaoh, not a lot seems to happen! Read more
Published 20 months ago by AdNoctum
A Disappointing Pot-Boiler from Christian Jacq
As other reviewers have commented, this novel comes as a very disappointing effort from Christian Jacq. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2009 by John Howard Reid
Save a tree!
I brought this book because it has loads to recommend it: written by a leading archaeologist, incredible subject matter, and nice cover (yes, I can be that shallow) - what could go... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2007 by Edgar Fox
The Black Pharoah
This book is what sparked my love of both the author's books and an interest in exploring many of places that were depicted within.
Published on 18 Dec 2005
A book that will make you yawn!
If I would have read this book before I went to Egypt, in 1995, it would have put me off for life. It has no structure & the plot is very weak. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2001
If you really need to read this, don't buy, borrow it......
I'm disappointed!!! After having read all five adventures of Ramses I was really looking forward to reading the Black Pharaoh. It turned out a slap-dash job in comparison. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2000
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