Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II by Marc Van De Mieroop

by Marc Van de Mieroop

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

Genres: Ancient History, History, Archaeology, Nonfiction, Egypt

Paperback Bunko

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

is a professor of Ancient Near Eastern history at Columbia University.