Rameses III, King of Egypt - (Lives and Afterlives) by Aidan Dodson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Rameses III--often dubbed the "last great pharaoh"--lived and ruled during the first half of the twelfth century bc, a tumultuous time that saw the almost complete overthrow of established order in the eastern Mediterranean. Among Rameses's achievements was the preservation of Egypt as a nation-state in the face of external assault. However, his reign also saw increasing dissatisfaction, which culminated in his assassination. This richly illustrated book follows the king from his birth to his resurrection, describing the key events of the reign, his major monuments, and the people and events that led to these becoming once again known to the world.

Book Synopsis

Master story-teller and renowned Egyptologist, Aiden Dodson, reveals the secrets of Rameses III, in this fully-illustrated, accessible history, the first to exclusively cover this last great pharaoh, by the author of the bestselling, Sethy I
Rameses III--often dubbed the "last great pharaoh"--lived and ruled during the first half of the twelfth century bc, a tumultuous time that saw the almost complete overthrow of established order in the eastern Mediterranean, and among Rameses's achievements was the preservation of Egypt as a nation-state in the face of external assault. However, his reign also saw economic challenges, and increasing dissatisfaction, which culminated in the king's own assassination.
This richly illustrated book is the latest in a series that aims to provide accounts of key figures in ancient Egyptian history that covers not only their life-stories but also their rediscovery and reception in modern times. Accordingly, it follows the king from his birth to his resurrection through modern research, describing the key events of the reign, his major monuments, and the people and events that led to these becoming once again known to the world.

Review Quotes

"Aidan Dodson presents an excellent up-to-date popular account of Ramesses III's reign, lavishly documented with a selection of color photographs."--Peter James, Palestine Exploration Quarterly

"An impressively informative, expertly organized, and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library Egyptology collections in general, and Rameses III supplemental studies lists in particular."--Midwest Book Review

"Altogether this book provides a well-referenced overview of the reign, going a long way to restoring Ramesses III to his position as 'the last great pharaoh'."--Hilary Wilson, Ancient Egypt Magazine

"This new, comprehensive, illustrated biography charts Rameses III's dramatic rise and fall, as well as his monumental legacies."--AramcoWorld

PRAISE FOR AIDAN DODSON

"A masterpiece of meticulous scholarship . . . . ideal for non-specialist general readers with an interest in ancient Egyptian history." --Reviewer's Bookwatch, on Amarna Sunset

"Professional Egyptology at its best." --Brian Fagan, on Amarna Sunset

"Highly Recommended." --Choice, on Poisoned Legacy

"Intriguing and involving historical study and extrapolation." --Midwest Book Review, on Amarna Sunset

"With copious illustrations, this book supplies intriguing insights into pharaonic politics, arrived at through meticulous, knowledgeable research." --Book News, on Poisoned Legacy

"An excellent book, well researched, well written and well-illustrated throughout." --Egyptian Archaeology, on Afterglow of Empire