Ramesses II, Egypt’s Ultimate Pharaoh
Ramesses II, Egypt’s Ultimate Pharaoh by Peter J. Brand, published by Lockwood Press in 2023, offers an in-depth exploration of one of ancient Egypt’s most significant rulers. This edition spans 573 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the multifaceted life of Ramesses II, highlighting his achievements as a warrior, builder, and statesman during his 67-year reign from 1279 to 1212 BCE. Brand utilizes the latest research to portray Ramesses as a skilled politician and a formidable leader who restored the prestige of the Pharaoh and brought stability to Egypt.
Readers will find a detailed account of Ramesses II’s efforts to end prolonged conflicts, including the signing of the earliest known international peace treaty with the Hittite Empire. The narrative also addresses his later years, where he became a revered figure, embodying the divine status of a living god. Through a blend of historical analysis and vivid details, Brand presents a comprehensive view of Ramesses II’s impact on ancient Egyptian civilization, touching on themes of history, archaeology, and social science. This book serves as a significant resource for those interested in the complexities of ancient leadership and the cultural legacy of Egypt.
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Warrior, mighty builder, and statesman, over the course of his 67-year-long reign (1279-1212 BCE), Ramesses II achieved more than any other pharaoh in the three millennia of ancient Egyptian civilization. Drawing on the latest research, Peter Brand reveals Ramesses the Great as a gifted politician, canny elder statesman, and tenacious warrior. With restless energy, he fully restored the office of Pharaoh to unquestioned levels of prestige and authority, thereby bringing stability to Egypt. He ended almost seven decades of warfare between Egypt and the Hittite Empire by signing the earliest international peace treaty in recorded history. In his later years, even as he outlived many of his own children and grandchildren, Ramesses II became a living god and finally, an immortal legend. With authoritative knowledge and colorful details Brand paints a compelling portrait of this legendary Pharaoh who ruled over Imperial Egypt during its Golden Age.
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