Mieroop, Marc Van De
Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centuries of 1500 to 1200 BC.
- Shows how powerful states - stretching from western Iran to Greece and from Turkey to Sudan - jointly shaped the history, society, and culture of this region through both peaceful and military means
- Offers a straightforward narrative, current research, and rich illustrations
- Utilizes historical data from ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Hittites, Mycenaeans, Canaanites, and others
- Considers all members of these ancient societies, from commoners to royalty - exploring everything from people’s eating habits to royal negotiations over diplomatic marriages
Keywords: HISTORY / Ancient / General HIS002000
- Author(s)
- Mieroop, Marc Van De
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2008
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Page amount
- 312 pages
- Category
- History
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (PDF)
- 9780470766491
- Printed ISBN
- 9781405160698
