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Author(s): Marc Van de Mieroop
ISBN(s): 9781405160698, 1405160691
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 18.44 MB
Year: 2007
Language: english
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ISBN 10:         1444332201
ISBN 13: 978-1444332209
Author:          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

The eastern Mediterranean in the age of Ramesses II 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Introduction to the Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II

  1. Historical Context of the 19th Dynasty

    • Overview of Ancient Egypt’s Political Landscape
    • Ramesses II and the Egyptian Empire’s Rise
    • The Eastern Mediterranean in the Late Bronze Age

  2. Geography and Key Regions

    • The Eastern Mediterranean and Its Strategic Importance
    • Key Civilizations: Egypt, Hittites, Canaanites, and Others
    • Political and Economic Interactions Across the Region

Part II: Egypt and Its Neighbors

  1. Egypt under Ramesses II

    • Ramesses II’s Reign and His Role in Egyptian History
    • Military Campaigns and Conquests: The Battle of Kadesh
    • Ramesses II as a Diplomat and Builder

  2. The Hittites and the Egyptian Rivalry

    • Hittite Kingdom: Rise and Influence
    • Relations Between Egypt and the Hittites
    • The Treaty of Kadesh: Diplomacy in the Ancient World

  3. The Levant: Canaan and the Coastal Cities

    • Canaanite City-States and Their Role in the Eastern Mediterranean
    • Egyptian Influence and Control Over Canaan
    • The Rise of New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Levant

  4. The Sea Peoples: A Growing Threat

    • Origins and Migrations of the Sea Peoples
    • Impact of the Sea Peoples on the Eastern Mediterranean World
    • Egyptian Responses to the Sea Peoples During Ramesses II’s Reign

Part III: Cultural and Societal Developments

  1. Trade Networks and Economy

    • Trade Routes Across the Eastern Mediterranean
    • The Flow of Goods: Egypt, Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Beyond
    • The Role of Egypt as a Hub for Trade and Exchange

  2. Religion and Religious Interactions

    • Egyptian Religion in the Eastern Mediterranean Context
    • Foreign Gods and Deities in Egypt and the Levant
    • Diplomatic and Religious Exchange Across Borders

  3. Art, Architecture, and Cultural Exchange

    • Egyptian Influence on Art and Architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean
    • Ramesses II’s Monuments: The Legacy of a Pharaoh
    • The Blending of Cultural Elements in Material Culture

Part IV: Diplomacy and Warfare

  1. The Politics of Alliances and Treaties

    • Political Alliances Between Egypt, Hittites, and Other Powers
    • The Role of Marriage and Kinship in Diplomacy
    • Analysis of the Egyptian-Hittite Treaty of Kadesh

  2. Warfare and Military Tactics in the Age of Ramesses II

    • Military Organization and Strategy
    • Naval Power and Sea Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean
    • The Battle of Kadesh: A Detailed Analysis

  3. Ramesses II and His Foreign Policy

    • The Pharaoh as Protector and Conqueror
    • Ramesses II’s Impact on the Balance of Power in the Eastern Mediterranean
    • The Long-Term Legacy of Ramesses II’s Diplomacy and Warfare

Part V: Ramesses II’s Legacy in the Eastern Mediterranean

  1. Ramesses II and the Decline of the Bronze Age Powers

    • The Collapse of the Bronze Age Civilizations
    • Ramesses II’s Role in the Changing Dynamics of the Eastern Mediterranean
    • Long-Term Effects of Egyptian Power in the Region

  2. Post-Ramessid Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean

    • The Successors of Ramesses II and Their Influence
    • The Changing Political Landscape After Ramesses II’s Death
    • The End of Egyptian Dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean

Part VI: Conclusion

  1. Ramesses II’s Place in History
    • Reassessment of Ramesses II’s Achievements
    • His Role in Shaping the Eastern Mediterranean World
    • The Enduring Influence of Ramesses II on Later Civilizations

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