Ramses II: Magnificence on the Nile

Lost Civilizations

by Time-Life Books

Surveys the history and culture of ancient Egypt, describes the life and accomplishments of Ramses II, and looks at Egyptian tombs, temples, and artifacts

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Egyptology, Egypt

168 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second of Time Life Books’ publications in its Lost Civilzations series about ancient Egypt. It covers the New Kingdom’s 19th and 20th Dynasties, mainly focusing on the long reign of Pharaoh Rameses II (‘the Great’). Topics covered include Rameses’ impressive building programme, the scientific investigation of his mummy, the lives of Egyptian women in his day, and his beloved queen Nefertari, the restoration of whose beautifully decorated tomb forms a short pictorial essay. The final section deals with Egypt’s steady decline in the 20th Dynasty. As with all books in this series, it is well written, beautifully illustrated and full of information, providing an excellent introduction to the subject.

[Henry Kline · Rating 3 out of 5]

a great slice of Egypt 3000 years ago with great pictures.

[Marcos “MSMDragon” · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy ancient Egypt so reading more about it and about Ramses II was quite interesting. The pictures in this book were also really good.

[Roopkumar Balachandran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book with number of colour images and nice narration.