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THE ANCIENT WORLD SERIES - 10 Historical Novels in One Volume: Moon of Israel, Cleopatra, Morning Star, Queen of the Dawn, Belshazzar, The Doom of Zimbabwe, The Wanderer's Necklace and more
Enriched edition.By Henry Rider Haggard
Length101h 22m
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In "The Ancient World Series," Henry Rider Haggard compiles ten historical novels that span the breadth of ancient civilizations, weaving narratives rich in adventure, romance, and historical intrigue. The collection features evocative settings and vividly drawn characters, from the tumultuous reign of Cleopatra to the prophetic visions of Belshazzar, each tale meticulously crafted to capture the essence of its era. Haggard employs a fluid yet descriptive literary style, immersing readers in a world where myth and history intertwine, while also reflecting the Victorian fascination with exploration and imperialism that characterized his time. Henry Rider Haggard, a British writer born in 1856, was not only captivated by ancient cultures but also influenced by his extensive travels throughout Africa and the Middle East. His experiences as a land surveyor and a passionate amateur archaeologist informed his depictions of historical settings and figures, lending authenticity and depth to his storytelling. Haggard's literary career blossomed during a period of increasing curiosity about the past, which allowed him to explore themes of civilization, decline, and the quest for identity. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay of history and fiction. Haggard's rich storytelling and ability to transport readers to ancient worlds makes this volume an essential addition to the libraries of historical fiction enthusiasts and scholars alike.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length101 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 11, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
130CHAPTER VIII THE MAGIC IMAGE
2Author Biography
131CHAPTER IX THE DOOM OF PHARAOH
3Historical Context
132CHAPTER X THE COMING OF THE KA
4Synopsis (Selection)
133CHAPTER XI THE DREAM OF ABI
5CHAPTER I SCRIBE ANA COMES TO TANIS
134CHAPTER XII THE ROYAL MARRIAGE
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6CHAPTER II THE BREAKING OF THE CUP
135CHAPTER XIII ABI LEARNS THE TRUTH
7CHAPTER III USERTI
136CHAPTER XIV THE BOAT OF RA
8CHAPTER IV THE COURT OF BETROTHAL
137CHAPTER XV TUA AND THE KING OF TAT
9CHAPTER V THE PROPHECY
138CHAPTER XVI THE BEGGAR AND THE KING
10CHAPTER VI THE LAND OF GOSHEN
139CHAPTER XVII TUA FINDS HER LOVER
11CHAPTER VII THE AMBUSH
140CHAPTER XVIII THE JUDGMENT OF THE GODS
12CHAPTER VIII SETI COUNSELS PHARAOH
141INTRODUCTION
13CHAPTER IX THE SMITING OF AMON
142BOOK I—THE PREPARATION OF HARMACHIS
14CHAPTER X THE DEATH OF PHARAOH
143CHAPTER I
15CHAPTER XI THE CROWNING OF AMENMESES
144CHAPTER II
16CHAPTER XII THE MESSAGE OF JABEZ
145CHAPTER III
17CHAPTER XIII THE RED NILE
146CHAPTER IV
18CHAPTER XIV KI COMES TO MEMPHIS
147CHAPTER V
19CHAPTER XV THE NIGHT OF FEAR
148CHAPTER VI
20CHAPTER XVI JABEZ SELLS HORSES
149CHAPTER VII
21CHAPTER XVII THE DREAM OF MERAPI
150BOOK II—THE FALL OF HARMACHIS
22CHAPTER XVIII THE CROWNING OF MERAPI
151CHAPTER I
23CHAPTER I THE DREAM OF RIMA
152CHAPTER II
24CHAPTER II THE MESSENGER
153CHAPTER III
25CHAPTER III THE ESCAPE
154CHAPTER IV
26CHAPTER IV THE TEMPLE OF THE SPHINX
155CHAPTER V
27CHAPTER V THE SWEARING OF THE OATH
156CHAPTER VI
28CHAPTER VI NEFRA CONQUERS THE PYRAMIDS
157CHAPTER VII
29CHAPTER VII THE PLOT OF THE VIZIER
158CHAPTER VIII
30CHAPTER VIII THE SCRIBE RASA
159CHAPTER IX
31CHAPTER IX THE CROWNING OF NEFRA
160CHAPTER X
32CHAPTER X THE MESSAGE
161CHAPTER XI
33CHAPTER XI THE FALL
162CHAPTER XII
34CHAPTER XII THE SPIRIT OF THE PYRAMIDS
163CHAPTER XIII
35CHAPTER XIII THE MESSENGER FROM TANIS
164CHAPTER XIV
36CHAPTER XIV THE SENTENCE OF PHARAOH
165CHAPTER XV
37CHAPTER XV BROTHER TEMU
166CHAPTER XVI
38CHAPTER XVI THE PASSING OF ROY
167BOOK III—THE VENGEANCE OF HARMACHIS
39CHAPTER XVII THE FATE OF THE CLIFF-CLIMBERS
168CHAPTER I
40CHAPTER XVIII HOW NEFRA CAME TO BABYLON
169CHAPTER II
41CHAPTER XIX THE FOUR BROTHERS
170CHAPTER III
42CHAPTER XX THE MARCH FROM BABYLON
171CHAPTER IV
43CHAPTER XXI TRAITOR OR HERO
172CHAPTER V
44CHAPTER XXII KHIAN RETURNS TO TANIS
173CHAPTER VI
45CHAPTER XXIII THE QUEEN OF THE DAWN
174CHAPTER VII
46BOOK I
175CHAPTER VIII
47CHAPTER 1 THE SILENT ISLE
176CHAPTER IX
48CHAPTER 2 THE VISION OF THE WORLD'S DESIRE
177CHAPTER X
49CHAPTER 3 THE SLAYING OF THE SIDONIANS
178BOOK I AAR
50CHAPTER 4 THE BLOOD-RED SEA
179CHAPTER I THE BETROTHAL OF OLAF
51CHAPTER 5 MERIAMUN THE QUEEN
180CHAPTER II THE SLAYING OF THE BEAR
52CHAPTER 6 THE STORY OF MERIAMUN
181CHAPTER III THE WANDERER'S NECKLACE
53CHAPTER 7 THE QUEEN'S VISION
182CHAPTER IV IDUNA WEARS THE NECKLACE
54CHAPTER 8 THE KA, THE BAI, AND THE KHOU
183CHAPTER V THE BATTLE ON THE SEA
55BOOK II
184CHAPTER VI HOW OLAF FOUGHT WITH ODIN
56CHAPTER 1 THE PROPHETS OF THE APURA
185BOOK II BYZANTIUM
57CHAPTER 2 THE NIGHT OF DREAD
186CHAPTER I IRENE, EMPRESS OF THE EARTH
58CHAPTER 3 THE BATHS OF BRONZE
187CHAPTER II THE BLIND CÆSAR
59CHAPTER 4 THE QUEEN'S CHAMBER
188CHAPTER III MOTHER AND SON
60CHAPTER 5 THE CHAPEL PERILOUS
189CHAPTER IV OLAF OFFERS HIS SWORD
61CHAPTER 6 THE WARDENS OF THE GATE
190CHAPTER V AVE POST SECULA
62CHAPTER 7 THE SHADOW IN THE SUNLIGHT
191CHAPTER VI HELIODORE
63CHAPTER 8 THE LOOSING OF THE SPIRIT OF REI
192CHAPTER VII VICTORY OR VALHALLA!
64CHAPTER 9 THE WAKING OF THE SLEEPER
193CHAPTER VIII THE TRIAL OF OLAF
65CHAPTER 10 THE OATH OF THE WANDERER
194CHAPTER IX THE HALL OF THE PIT
66CHAPTER 11 THE WAKING OF THE WANDERER
195CHAPTER X OLAF GIVES JUDGMENT
67BOOK III
196BOOK III EGYPT
68CHAPTER 1 THE VENGEANCE OF KURRI
197CHAPTER I TIDINGS FROM EGYPT
69CHAPTER 2 THE COMING OF PHARAOH
198CHAPTER II THE STATUES BY THE NILE
70CHAPTER 3 THE BED OF TORMENT
199CHAPTER III THE VALLEY OF THE DEAD KINGS
71CHAPTER 4 PHARAOH'S DREAM
200CHAPTER IV THE CALIPH HARUN
72CHAPTER 5 THE VOICE OF THE DEAD
201CHAPTER V IRENE'S PRAYER
73CHAPTER 6 THE BURNING OF THE SHRINE
202I HOW ASMUND THE PRIEST FOUND GROA THE WITCH
74CHAPTER 7 THE LAST FLIGHT OF ODYSSEUS, LAERTES' SON
203II HOW ERIC TOLD HIS LOVE TO GUDRUDA IN THE SNOW ON COLDBACK
75CHAPTER 8 "TILL ODYSSEUS COMES!"
204III HOW ASMUND BADE ERIC TO HIS YULE-FEAST
76PALINODE
205IV HOW ERIC CAME DOWN GOLDEN FALLS
77CHAPTER I THE CARAVAN
206V HOW ERIC WON THE SWORD WHITEFIRE
78CHAPTER II THE GROVE OF BAALTIS
207VI HOW ASMUND THE PRIEST WAS BETROTHED TO UNNA
79CHAPTER III ITHOBAL THE KING
208VII HOW ERIC WENT UP MOSFELL AGAINST SKALLAGRIM THE BARESARK
80CHAPTER IV THE DREAM OF ISSACHAR
209VIII HOW OSPAKAR BLACKTOOTH FOUND ERIC BRIGHTEYES AND SKALLAGRIM LAMBSTAIL ON HORSE-HEAD HEIGHTS
81CHAPTER V THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE
210IX HOW SWANHILD DEALT WITH GUDRUDA
82CHAPTER VI THE HALL OF AUDIENCE
211X HOW ASMUND SPOKE WITH SWANHILD
83CHAPTER VII THE BLACK DWARF
212XI HOW SWANHILD BID FAREWELL TO ERIC
84CHAPTER VIII AZIEL PLIGHTS HIS TROTH
213XII HOW ERIC WAS OUTLAWED AND SAILED A - VIKING
85CHAPTER IX GREETING TO THE BAALTIS
214XIII HOW HALL THE MATE CUT THE GRAPNEL CHAIN
86CHAPTER X THE EMBASSY
215XIV HOW ERIC DREAMED A DREAM
87CHAPTER XI METEM SELLS IMAGES
216XV HOW ERIC DWELT IN LONDON TOWN
88CHAPTER XII THE TRYST
217XVI HOW SWANHILD WALKED THE SEAS
89CHAPTER XIII THE SACRIFICE OF AZIEL
218XVII HOW ASMUND THE PRIEST WEDDED UNNA, THOROD'S DAUGHTER
90CHAPTER XIV THE MARTYRDOM OF ISSACHAR
219XVIII HOW EARL ATLI FOUND ERIC AND SKALLAGRIM ON THE SOUTHERN ROCKS OF STRAUMEY ISLE
91CHAPTER XV ELISSA TAKES SANCTUARY
220XIX HOW KOLL THE HALF-WITTED BROUGHT TIDINGS FROM ICELAND
92CHAPTER XVI THE CAGE OF DEATH
221XX HOW ERIC WAS NAMED ANEW
93CHAPTER XVII "THERE IS HOPE"
222XXI HOW HALL OF LITHDALE TOOK TIDINGS TO ICELAND
94CHAPTER I THE PRISON AT CÆSAREA
223XXII HOW ERIC CAME HOME AGAIN
95CHAPTER II THE VOICE OF A GOD
224XXIII HOW ERIC WAS A GUEST AT THE WEDDING-FEAST OF GUDRUDA THE FAIR
96CHAPTER III THE GRAIN STORE
225XXIV HOW THE FEAST WENT
97CHAPTER IV THE BIRTH OF MIRIAM
226XXV HOW THE FEAST ENDED
98CHAPTER V MIRIAM IS ENTHRONED
227XXVI HOW ERIC VENTURED DOWN TO MIDDALHOF AND WHAT HE FOUND
99CHAPTER VI CALEB
228XXVII HOW GUDRUDA WENT UP TO MOSFELL
100CHAPTER VII MARCUS
229XXVIII HOW SWANHILD WON TIDINGS OF ERIC
101CHAPTER VIII MARCUS AND CALEB
230XXIX HOW WENT THE BRIDAL NIGHT
102CHAPTER IX THE JUSTICE OF FLORUS
231XXX HOW THE DAWN CAME
103CHAPTER X BENONI
232XXXI HOW ERIC SENT AWAY HIS MEN FROM MOSFELL
104CHAPTER XI THE ESSENES LOSE THEIR QUEEN
233XXXII HOW ERIC AND SKALLAGRIM GREW FEY
105CHAPTER XII THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER
234XXXIII HOW ERIC AND SKALLAGRIM FOUGHT THEIR LAST GREAT FIGHT
106CHAPTER XIII WOE, WOE TO JERUSALEM
235CHAPTER I RAMOSE AND HIS MOTHER
107CHAPTER XIV THE ESSENES FIND THEIR QUEEN AGAIN
236CHAPTER II THE CUP OF HATHOR
108CHAPTER XV WHAT PASSED IN THE TOWER
237CHAPTER III THE COUNSEL OF BELUS
109CHAPTER XVI THE SANHEDRIM
238CHAPTER IV THE FALL OF RAMOSE
110CHAPTER XVII THE GATE OF NICANOR
239CHAPTER V THE FLIGHT TO AMASIS
111CHAPTER XVIII THE DEATH-STRUGGLE OF ISRAEL
240CHAPTER VI THE GIFT OF GOD
112CHAPTER XIX PEARL-MAIDEN
241CHAPTER VII RAMOSE SEEKS REFUGE IN CYPRUS
113CHAPTER XX THE MERCHANT DEMETRIUS
242CHAPTER VIII AT MEMPHIS
114CHAPTER XXI THE CÆSARS AND PRINCE DOMITIAN
243CHAPTER IX PHARAOH COMES TO MEMPHIS
115CHAPTER XXII THE TRIUMPH
244CHAPTER X THE HAPPY HOUSE
116CHAPTER XXIII THE SLAVE-RING
245CHAPTER XI THE BURIAL OF APIS
117CHAPTER XXIV MASTER AND SLAVE
246CHAPTER XII GONE!
118CHAPTER XXV THE REWARD OF SATURIUS
247CHAPTER XIII BABYLON
119CHAPTER XXVI THE JUDGMENT OF DOMITIAN
248CHAPTER XIV THE PROPHET AND THE PRINCE
120CHAPTER XXVII THE BISHOP CYRIL
249CHAPTER XV RAMOSE FINDS FRIENDS
121CHAPTER XXVIII THE LAMP
250CHAPTER XVI RAMOSE IS TEMPTED
122CHAPTER XXIX HOW MARCUS CHANGED HIS FAITH
251CHAPTER XVII AT THE WESTERN GATE
123CHAPTER I THE PLOT OF ABI
252CHAPTER XVIII THE LETTER
124CHAPTER II THE PROMISE OF THE GOD
253CHAPTER XIX THE LADY OF THE LITTER
125CHAPTER III RAMES, THE PRINCESS, AND THE CROCODILE
254CHAPTER XX THE END OF OBIL
126CHAPTER IV THE SUMMONING OF AMEN
255CHAPTER XXI THE WRITING ON THE WALL
127CHAPTER V HOW RAMES FOUGHT THE PRINCE OF KESH
256Analysis
128CHAPTER VI THE OATH OF RAMES AND OF TUA
257Reflection
129CHAPTER VII TUA COMES TO MEMPHIS
258Memorable Quotes
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