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by Christian Jacq (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; New edition edition (6 Dec 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671010247
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671010249
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 2.6 cm
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Ramses is now fifty years old. After bringing outstanding prosperity to Egypt, he could have hoped to enjoy a serene old age. But he must still continue to rule. Above all, Ramses strives to preserve Egypt's hard-won peace, in spite of many obstacles: the Hittite Emperor exhorts him to wed his daughter under the threat of a new war; the Libyans, greedy for revenge, are rebelling. When, in his old age, the time comes for Ramses to meet his final enemy, he goes to sit in the shade of the western acacia to prepare for his last journey. Only then can the scribe Ahmeni, who has faithfully served his sovereign for the 67 years of his reign, lay down his brush.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fifth of Five, 30 Oct 2002
Enjoyable, if a little light-weight. Having said that, the previous books in the series were not exactly heavy going.
I found the balance between historical fact and novel writing to be fine. Illustrations (or even photographs) of relevant archeological remains/discoveries would have helped, as would more detailed land maps. But I suspect, the inclusion of such things would have been further than the author intended to go.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great culmination to a suberp series!!, 5 Jan 2000
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As histiographies go, this was both highly entertaining and informative. Rich in description, as with the other titles in the series, Under the Western Acacia produces as many twists and turns as the Nile itself. Captivating from first word till last, this may be the best Egyptology course going!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book For Egyptian Fans, 15 Aug 2003
I was brought this book to go on holiday with. Not actually have read the first four books, I was disorientated on what was going on. But after reading the book, I wanted to get the other four. Even though I made sense of what was going on.

Theres backstabbing and love, intrigue and curiosity.

I found this book brilliant, and after reading Wilbur Smith's three books of his Egyptian Epic, I could not put this book down. I would recommend this book to all my family and friends.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I suppose if you've read the first 4 you have to finish it
Jacq should be a short-story writer. He writes episodes very well, but can't string them together into novels. Read more
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