With the advent of the fifth dynasty-there were signs of political difficulties: the Pharaoh’s officials, the nobles who served as district governors, became important figures in their right and a threat to his omnipotence.
This combination of strains grew during the reign of Pharaoh Misaphris. When he was killed by his own half brother, centralized rule died with him and peace and prosperity gave way to disorder and hardship. Pharaoh Misaphris’ daughters were chased, meant to be destroyed along with their loyal servants, but they run to Upper Egypt and began a guerrilla war. Not to be undone, the leaders in Egypt sent thousands of soldiers into Sesebi territory to quench the rebellion. With the advent of total war, the organization necessary for keeping the Nile harnessed broke down; crops suffered and shortages of food, and disease plagued Upper Egypt.Ushering in the first intermediate period.
Only through the resilience of Pharaoh’s warlike daughters was order restored.
Details
- Publication Date
- Oct 3, 2011
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781105111006
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): VINCENT OCHEN
Specifications
- Format
- EPUB