An Egyptian Princess - Georg Ebers - Bog

""An Egyptian Princess"" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel set in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Amasis. The story follows the life of the beautiful and intelligent princess, Nitetis, who is sent to marry the King of Persia in order to form an alliance between the two kingdoms. However, Nitetis falls in love with the young and handsome Egyptian prince, Amasis, and the two begin a secret affair.As political tensions rise between Egypt and Persia, Nitetis finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle. She must navigate the treacherous world of palace politics and betrayals while trying to protect her love for Amasis.Throughout the novel, Ebers skillfully weaves together historical facts and fiction to create a vivid and realistic portrayal of ancient Egyptian society. From the opulent palaces of the pharaohs to the bustling markets of Memphis, readers are transported to a world of grandeur and intrigue.""An Egyptian Princess"" is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. Ebers' masterful storytelling and attention to historical detail make this book a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Egypt or historical fiction.As he said these words he looked eagerly into Tachot's beautiful blue eyes; she bent low, pressing her hand upon her heart, and gazed on him long after Amasis had drawn him away to a seat immediately opposite the dancing-girls, who were just about to display their skill for the entertainment of the guests. A thin petticoat was the only clothing of these girls, who threw and wound their flexible limbs to a measure played on harp and tambourine. After the dance appeared Egyptian singers and buffoons for the further amusement of the company.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.