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Book: First Civilizations

Chapter: 15 The 19th Dynasty and the Ramesside kings

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.18673

Blurb:

The chapter traces the history of the Ramesside kings who rules for nearly two centuries beginning their founder, the former deputy of the last of the 18th Dynasty kings, who took the name Ramesses I upon ascending the throne. It was a time of military adventure. Topics include:


- the Egyptian army


- Ramesses II and the Hittite wars


- troubles in Khatti

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