The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
Download or Read eBook The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II PDF 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.
| 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 (09 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II by : Marc Van De Mieroop
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
