The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II

ISBN: 978-1-4443-3220-9

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312 pages

December 2009, Wiley-Blackwell

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Explores the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt - 1500 to 1200 BC - the first international age in world history
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