Ramesses III: The Life and Times of Egypt's Last Hero

by Eric H. Cline

In the tumultuous and vivid history of New Kingdom Egypt, Ramesses III's reign was prosperous and culturally rich. He fended off attacks by the "Sea Peoples" and others who threatened the state, he built the great temple of Medinet Habu, and he left wonderfully complete documents describing contemporary social structure and the economy. Amazingly, we even have an account from a contemporary judicial document that describes events leading to Ramesses...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472117602
• ISBN13: 9780472117604
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"