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020 _a9781444332209
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_bMIE
100 _aVan De Mieroop, Marc
245 4 _aThe Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
260 _bJohn Wiley & Sons
_c2009
300 _a313 pages
500 _aThe 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
650 _aHistory
942 _cENGLISH
999 _c575839
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