Rameses III--often dubbed the "last great pharaoh"--lived and ruled during the first half of the twelfth century bc, a tumultuous time that saw the almost complete overthrow of established order in the eastern Mediterranean. Among Rameses's achievements was the preservation of Egypt as a nation-state in the face of external assault. However, his reign also saw increasing dissatisfaction, which culminated in his assassination. This richly illustrated book follows the king from his birth to his resurrection, describing the key events of the reign, his major monuments, and the people and events that led to these becoming once again known to the world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface ix
Abbreviations and Conventions x
Introduction xi
1 From Cradle to Throne 1
2 The Reign and Monuments of Rameses III 13
3 The Family and Murder of Rameses III
4 The Mansion of Millions of Years and the House of Eternity
5 Limbo
6 Resurrection
Endnotes
Chronology
Bibliography
Sources of images
Index
