Belshazzar

A Prince of Egypt. A Stolen Wife. The Fall of Babylon.From Sir H. Rider Haggard - the creator of She and King Solomon's Mines - comes his final literary masterpiece.Completed in 1924, Belshazzar is a historical epic that sweeps from Egypt to the Near East. Ramose - an Egyptian prince - must embark on a desperate quest to rescue his wife, Myra, from the clutches of a tyrant. His journey leads him into the heart of Babylon just as the Persian army descends and supernatural warnings foretell the city's doom.This New Scholarly Edition Includes:The Complete Novel: Haggard's "Swan Song of Empire."Contextual Introduction: Analyzing Haggard's mature spiritual themes.Extensive Endnotes: Detailing the historical and biblical accuracy of the tale.