Belshazzar

By H Rider Haggard and Sir H Rider Haggard

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1069128589
• ISBN13: 9781069128584
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Squire Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"