{"product_id":"2940045454902","title":"The Three Queens: Book 3 of The Giza Trilogy","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE THREE QUEENS is a fictional account of the life of Pharaoh Menkaure, builder of the third (and smallest) pyramid on the Giza Plateau as well as his close relationships with his three queens. It covers the period from c.2532 B.C. through to c.2500 B.C. (including the death of Shepseskaf, Menkaure’s son and heir). We only know the name of one of Menkaure’s queens – Khamererenebty II. The other two are a mystery. A clue to one of the possible names is in the name of Menkaure’s known daughter, Khentkawes, for often daughters took the name of their mother.\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the other two books in the trilogy, THE THREE QUEENS is more about the personal life of the pharaoh rather than military conquests and other adventures. Much more detail is included in the book on the lifestyle and customs of Ancient Egypt, (or Kemet as it is referred to) than in the other two books. Where there are gaps in this knowledge such as a day in the life of the pharaoh, artistic licence has been employed to fill this gap. The forms of entertainment, clothes, food, drink, and positions of employment within the royal court are all examined more closely. The pyramid, however, is not ignored.\u003cbr\u003eMenkaure’s pyramid was the smallest on the plateau, far smaller in size than the other two pyramids. Why was this? Possible answers are suggested in the book, but as with the two previous pharaohs in the GIZA TRILOGY, little is know about Menkaure’s own life. Again, clues must be found in the pyramid and the three small satellite pyramids he built for his queens; the magnificent statues of Menkaure; as well as in the lives of the pharaohs who followed after him. Menkaure’s pyramid was the last to be built on the Giza Plateau. Why was this? Reasons, (plausible theories) are suggested in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Morrison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072170868976,"sku":"2940045454902","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045454902_p0.jpg?v=1763976439","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045454902","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}