The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
| Author | : Marc Van De Mieroop |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 2009-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781444332209 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1444332201 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (201 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II written by Marc Van De Mieroop and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-12-02 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centuries of 1500 to 1200 BC. Shows how powerful states - stretching from western Iran to Greece and from Turkey to Sudan - jointly shaped the history, society, and culture of this region through both peaceful and military means Offers a straightforward narrative, current research, and rich illustrations Utilizes historical data from ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Hittites, Mycenaeans, Canaanites, and others Considers all members of these ancient societies, from commoners to royalty - exploring everything from people’s eating habits to royal negotiations over diplomatic marriages
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