Ramses II

King Ramses II distinguished himself as a warrior builder of magnificent monuments and model for rulers to follow. Nothing will bring his life and times into sharper focus than this breathtaking volume filled with oversize color photos--many rare--of the ancient temples tombs and statuary he had constructed. Among these awe-inspiring feats of art and engineering: the astonishing hall at Karnak in Thebes; his fathers funerary temple on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor as well as one for himself called the Ramesseum; and the rock hewn temple of Abu Simbel. Close-ups showcase the incredible decorative detail carved onto the stonework while maps and blueprints provide a detailed layout of all the structures. From a look at this proud kings military achievements and personal life to his image in modern times this is an unforgettable portrait of a legendary figure in an exquisitely printed gift edition.