The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II. Marc Van De Mieroop
The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
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Автор произведения: Marc Van De Mieroop
Жанр: Историческая литература
Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited
isbn: 9780470766491
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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