Description
| Product ID: | 9780140280975 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Ramesses |
| Subtitle: | Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh |
| Authors: | Author: Joyce Tyldesley |
| Page Count: | 272 |
| Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, Asian history, African history, Ancient history, Cultural studies, Asian history, African history, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Cultural studies, Asia, Ancient Egypt |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Everyone has heard of Ramesses the Great - but what is the truth behind the legend? This book explores the life and times of Egypt's greatest king. Ramesses II was the archetypal Egyptian pharoah: a mighty warrior, an extravagant builder and the father of scores of children. His monuments and image were to be found in every corner of the empire. Everyone has heard of Ramesses the Great - but what is the truth behind the legend? Joyce Tyldesley''s lively book explores the life and times of Egypt''s greatest king. Ramesses II was the archetypal Egyptian pharoah: a mighty warrior, an extravagant builder and the father of scores of children. His momuments and image were to be found in every corner of the Egyptian empire. This is his amazing story. |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2001-04-26 |