Horemheb The Forgotten Pharaoh eBook Charlotte Booth
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Horemheb ruled Egypt after Tutankhamun, and was fundamental in bringing Egypt back to the rich and powerful nation it was before Akhenaten took the throne. Rather than simply clearing up the mess left behind after the Amarna period, he lay the foundations for the kings who were to come, and his choice of heir to the throne, led eventually to the rule of Ramses II, one of the most famous kings in Egyptian history. This book puts Horemheb in his rightful place in Egyptian chronology as the start of the 19th Dynasty, and demonstrates how he was fundamental in shaping history as we know it.
Charlotte Booth lectures at Birkbeck (University of London). Her focus of study is the Hyksos period of Egypt; she has given talks and prepared articles on this little studied area. She has given talks at nationwide Egyptology Societies since 2000. She lives in London.
The Edition of 'Horemheb The Forgotten Pharaoh' contains 100 black and white and colour illustrations.
Horemheb The Forgotten Pharaoh eBook Charlotte Booth
The transition of power from the 18th Dynasty to the 19th Dynasty is a fascinating episode in Egyptian history. Booth, an Egyptologist at the University of London, does a great job of synthesizing research on this era, but does a poor job of evaluating and considering this body of work. For readers unfamiliar with this time period, this is a fine introduction. Others will be disappointed.Following the death of Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), the historical record gets a little fuzzy: was Smenkhare another name for Nefertiti? (It was not unusual for a woman to assume the role of Pharaoh acting as regent for a younger son.) What happened to Tutankhamun - and why was Ay pharaoh, when apparently Horemheb had the civil and military experience (and, perhaps, the faith and confidence of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun) to take on the title? These questions are fascinating and remain a subject of hot debate among scholars. It is unfortunate, then, that Booth does so little to provide her own analysis and reasoning on this controversy, instead addressing the broader ideas of how Horemheb rose through the Egyptian civil service to eventually succeed Ay.
The biography of Horemheb (as much as can be discerned at this point) are illustrative of how a person of intelligence, skill and ambition could ascend to a position of power. It is also a good primer on succession: Horemheb "adopting" Rameses - a person whose experiences were similar to Horemheb's in terms of both military and civil service - as his son, effectively ending the 18th Dynasty and beginning the 19th.
For the general reader, there is quite a bit to like here. For readers with a deeper knowledge base, there is nothing to recommend about this book.
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Horemheb The Forgotten Pharaoh eBook Charlotte Booth Reviews
I cannot believe all the poor reviews for this book. Obviously, the detractors must have access to information on Horemheb that most people do not. I was unaware this book existed until a few weeks ago, but it is something I have longed to have for decades. I very much appreciate the factual evidence presented, as well as the various theories as to how his life could be interpreted with regard to other events and such at the time. I feel Ms. Booth did an excellent job relating the various facets of what exists regarding Horemheb. If others do not feel the book is good enough, then please, by all means, favor us with a better one, full of photos related to everything about him, because most of us have never gotten to see or read about it all. If I had paid heed to most of the reviews on this book, I would not have bought it. Thankfully, I ignored them and am thoroughly glad that I did. Anyone interested in Horemheb -- in my opinion the greatest pharaoh in Egypt and the one who brought it back to the pinnacle it would reach with Ramses II -- would benefit greatly by reading this book. Thank you, Ms. Booth, for providing us with this fantastic information that is not readily available otherwise.
I have often felt it unfair when Egyptologists create stories about important figures in Egypt when there is no evidence to support it. Certainly, the "Amarna" era has its share of these stories. I tend to resist the extreme stories (ie Tutankhamun was murdered, Hatshepsut was an evil queen/king).
HOREMHEB The Forgotten Pharaoh focuses on the information that is actually known about this man and doesn't write in bitter political rivalry and intrigue without evidence. Happily there is a great deal of information I haven't found in other discussions of Horemheb and other associated figures of the Amarna period.
I have read many books on ancient Egypt, some are disappointing. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Egypt and/or seeking details on this particular king. The stages in Horemheb's career are covered in detail. I found it of interest that later in his life before he became king, he was the one who was called to the palace when the king and/or royal family was in hysterical uproar and restored calm "with his voice." He seems to have been a wise man loyal to Egypt, a skilled general and administrator. A non-royal he put Egypt in order after the royal family of the 18th Dynasty died out with Tutankhamun and established a new dynasty, the 19th, by naming Ramesses I, the head of a capable family, as his successor and ushering in a renewed era in Egypt.
Can you tell I liked the book?
I have been fascinated with Horemheb for years. I first became aware of him in the 50's movie "the Egyptian" where he was played by Victor Mature. As I became more educated in all things Ancient Egyptian I became interested in the little known areas of the subject and Horemheb fit the bill.
The book is weak in narrative style and spends lots of time on how long Horemheb reigned and what monuments he usurped or built. The illustrations and photos are poorly edited. The overall impression is that of a Master Degree thesis rather then a serious history.
The transition of power from the 18th Dynasty to the 19th Dynasty is a fascinating episode in Egyptian history. Booth, an Egyptologist at the University of London, does a great job of synthesizing research on this era, but does a poor job of evaluating and considering this body of work. For readers unfamiliar with this time period, this is a fine introduction. Others will be disappointed.
Following the death of Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), the historical record gets a little fuzzy was Smenkhare another name for Nefertiti? (It was not unusual for a woman to assume the role of Pharaoh acting as regent for a younger son.) What happened to Tutankhamun - and why was Ay pharaoh, when apparently Horemheb had the civil and military experience (and, perhaps, the faith and confidence of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun) to take on the title? These questions are fascinating and remain a subject of hot debate among scholars. It is unfortunate, then, that Booth does so little to provide her own analysis and reasoning on this controversy, instead addressing the broader ideas of how Horemheb rose through the Egyptian civil service to eventually succeed Ay.
The biography of Horemheb (as much as can be discerned at this point) are illustrative of how a person of intelligence, skill and ambition could ascend to a position of power. It is also a good primer on succession Horemheb "adopting" Rameses - a person whose experiences were similar to Horemheb's in terms of both military and civil service - as his son, effectively ending the 18th Dynasty and beginning the 19th.
For the general reader, there is quite a bit to like here. For readers with a deeper knowledge base, there is nothing to recommend about this book.
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