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| RAMESSES, Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh |
| PRICE : £ 16.99 |
| by Joyce Tyldesley Published: Viking, ,16.99+p&p, hardcover 225pp, b&w illustrations "Ramesses II was the archetypal Egyptian Pharaoh: a mighty warrior, an extravagant builder and the father of scores of children. His monuments and image were to be found in every corner of the Egyptian empire and the name of Ramesses was known and respected through-out the ancient world. "Death merely enhanced the king's reputation. The late Ramesses was a role model for all subsequent pharaohs, many of whom adopted his name. Meanwhile, the cult of the divine Ramesses flourished and outlasted the dynasties, so that the pious still offered to him many centuries after his death. With the passage of time the real Ramesses gradually evolved into a semi-mythical figure, and the Greek and Roman tourists who visited Egypt's ancient ruins at the end of the Pharaonic age were entertained with epic tales of this mighty Pharaoh. "Builder of the Abu Simbel and the husband of the beautiful Nefertari, Ramesses has today achieved worldwide fame. This book uses a combination of historical and archaeological evidence to explore the life and times of Egypt's greatest king." |
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