Warrior Pharaoh: A Chronicle of the Life and Deeds of Thutmose Iii, Great Lion of Egypt, Told in His Own Words to Thaneni the Scribe

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Summary: Thutmoses III Lives Again!
Review: Richard A. Gabriel gives a vivid, uncluttered work of historical fiction about the "Napoleon of the 18th Dynasty", and it hits all the right notes. His friendships and battles are desplayed with a rich flair that brings a world of about 3400 years ago totally alive. Even if you are not a great Thutmoses III fan, the book is as good as a historical can get. And those of us who ARE fans of the original King Thut can see his life dramatized both realistically and with great dignity.

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Summary: Warrior Pharaoh
Review: Warrior Pharaoh is a chronicle of Thutmose's life up to the time when he takes the throne. The book presents an interesting picture of what might have transpired during the years when Hatshepsut held the power. Only once in the story does the narrative fail-when Thutmose takes off on a trip to the Delta and a beautiful girl is killed, resulting in Thutmose witnessing a gruesome mummification procedure. Otherwise, the story flows and gives a credible explanation for how Thutmose survived the reign of Hatshepsut. Gabriel's readers hope that a sequel is in the writing to enlighten us about the reign of the hero.