When Djoser takes the throne of the Two Lands, Egypt is newly united but far from stable. As the successor to a strong but contentious legacy, he must prove himself worthy--not only to his court, but to a people still recovering from civil war. With internal divisions threatening to splinter the kingdom and external enemies watching closely, Djoser relies on a handful of trusted advisors--and his own strength of will--to navigate the fragile balance of power.
Under his reign, the concept of the pyramid begins to take form, setting in motion a revolution in royal tomb building that will define Egypt for centuries. Grounded in historical research and rich in cultural detail, Djoser opens The Pyramid Builders series with a compelling portrait of one of Egypt's earliest and most influential kings.
When Djoser takes the throne of the Two Lands, Egypt is newly united but far from stable. As the successor to a strong but contentious legacy, he must prove himself worthy--not only to his court, but to a people still recovering from civil war. With internal divisions threatening to splinter the kingdom and external enemies watching closely, Djoser relies on a handful of trusted advisors--and his own strength of will--to navigate the fragile balance of power.
Under his reign, the concept of the pyramid begins to take form, setting in motion a revolution in royal tomb building that will define Egypt for centuries. Grounded in historical research and rich in cultural detail, Djoser opens The Pyramid Builders series with a compelling portrait of one of Egypt's earliest and most influential kings.