by Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt · LGF/Le Livre de Poche · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782253143314
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«Ramsès II, la véritable histoire» is the biography by Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt, published by Le Livre de Poche in paperback, in French.
A popular work on Ramesses II, who held power for 67 years and left numerous offspring and monuments such as the temples of Luxor, Karnak and Abu Simbel. The author cross-references sources to debunk legends born of the pharaoh's propaganda, such as the Battle of Qadesh, and of his adversaries, such as the episode of the firstborn.
The edition has 466 pages and dates from January 14, 1998.
For readers interested in the history of ancient Egypt and the lives of its rulers.
Christiane Desroches Noblecourt was a French Egyptologist. She was the author of many books on Egyptian art and history and was also known for her role in the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia from flooding caused by the Aswan Dam.
