Ramesses the Great Warrior and Builder
“Ramesses the Great Warrior and Builder” by Bernadette Menu, published by Thames and Hudson in 1999, offers an insightful exploration of the reign of Ramesses II, who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BC. This edition, comprising 159 pages, delves into the significant contributions of Ramesses II to ancient Egypt, highlighting his role as a builder and a warrior during a period marked by prosperity and cultural flourishing.
Readers will find a detailed account of Ramesses II’s monumental achievements, including the construction of the temples at Abu Simbel and the royal city of Piramesse. The book draws on original government documents and artistic representations, such as wall paintings and colossal statues, to present a comprehensive picture of this influential pharaoh. It also examines the historical context of Egypt during the 19th Dynasty, focusing on themes of sovereignty and cultural development.
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During his long reign (1279-1213 BC), Ramesses II left his mark on ancient Egypt, bringing prosperity, justice and order in a golden age during which cultural life thrived. As a builder he created spectacular monuments – the two temples at Abu Simbel, the royal city of Piramesse and the Ramesseum, his mortuary temple, whose ruins inspired Shelley’s poem, Ozymandias. As a warrior, Ramesses the Great expanded Egyptian sovereignty from Nubia in the south to Syria in the west. Drawing upon original government documents of the royal offices, as well as the magnificent record of his military victories and religious rites, recounted in wall paintings, bas-reliefs and colossal statues, this book builds up a picture of this exceptional pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty, who did so much to shape Egypt.
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