Ramessides, Egypt’s Warrior Pharaohs, The

di A.J. Carmichael (Autore)

AJ CARMICHAEL, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Ramessides: Egypt’s Warrior Pharaohs transports readers into one of the most dramatic and influential eras of ancient Egypt. Rising from military roots in the Delta, the Nineteenth Dynasty transformed Egypt into an empire of builders, conquerors, and god-kings. From the brief reign of Ramesses I to the commanding presence of Seti I and the legendary exploits of Ramesses II the Great, this book chronicles how warrior pharaohs carved their names into both stone and history. Through richly detailed chapters, the narrative explores Seti I’s campaigns in Syria, Libya, and Nubia; his monumental temple at Abydos; the Abydos King List as a weapon of memory; and his tomb KV17, a masterpiece of art and theology. It follows the dynasty into the reign of Ramesses II, whose 66 years on the throne produced epic battles like Kadesh, vast temple complexes such as Abu Simbel, and an unprecedented program of building and propaganda that reshaped Egypt’s landscape. Drawing from archaeology, inscriptions, and modern scholarship, The Ramessides reveals how these pharaohs restored stability after the chaos of Amarna, secured divine legitimacy through alliances with Amun’s priesthood, and projected their power across the ancient world. This is the story of Egypt’s last great age of imperial power, where kings became legends and dynasties became eternal.

• Autore: A.J. Carmichael
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 16:18:12
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: AJ CARMICHAEL
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318322297