Ramses at the battle of kadesh ramses at the battle of kadesh ramses at the battle of kadesh ramses at the battle of kadesh. Christian jacq, who holds a doctorate in egyptology, is the author or numerous bestsellers, including ramses, which has sold more than eleven million copies. The battle of kadesh volume iii ramses series by christian jacq. Jan 01, 1996 the battle itself took up very little of the actual book, though given the way that jacq wrote about the battle and its outcome, there is very little that needed to be said about the battle itself. The eternal temple volume ii ebook written by christian jacq. The battle of kadesh book by christian jacq official. Ramses sets into motion a tapestry of royal intrigue, treacherous plots, and romantic adventures that will keep readers spellbound and hungry for more. One of a series of five books of the chronology of pharoh ramses and his royal wife nefetari. Christian jacq, author of the international triumphs ramses and the stone of light, brings the people and passions of ancient egypt to life in an enthralling epic novel in three volumes. The battle of kadesh volume iii by jacq, christian. Publication date 1998 topics ramses iii, king of egypt publisher new york. Historical fiction meets mythology as ancient egypt comes alive in these monumental epic novels. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The battle of kadesh volume iii by christian jacq available from rakuten kobo. Books by christian jacq authors like christian jacq what. The battle of kadesh ramses, book 3 by christian jacq book cover, description, publication history. He has written several novels about ancient egypt, notably a five book series about pharaoh ramses ii. The battle of kadesh volume iii ebook by christian jacq. The battle of kadesh by christian jacq overdrive rakuten. Biographical fiction ramses iii, king of egypt historical fiction kadesh, battle of kadesh. The battle of kadesh by christian jacq and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The powerful hittites have declared war on egypt, and ramses must do the impossible. War seems inevitable, and it is at kadesh, the impenetrable. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. We have provided the new, used, out of print, and antiquarian independent bookseller with a full ecommerce bookstore solution since 2001. Christian jacq ramses battles the hittites and assaults their fortress at kadesh while political intrigue undermines his power at home. Born in paris in 1947, christian jacq first visited egypt when he was seventeen, went on to study egyptology and archaeology at the sorbonne, and is now one of the worlds leading egyptologists.
An army of barbarians mounted on horsedrawn chariots has swept through the empire, destroying everything in its path. The eternal temple the battle of kadesh 2 book set by christian jacq. Christian jacq has 203 books on goodreads with 84553 ratings. The battle of kadesh volume iii by christian jacq grand.
During a time when the egyptian empire was under siege by invading forces, a new egyptian ruler was crowned. The battle of kadesh 1999 by christian jacq 0671010220 for. Dorothy s blair to save egypt from the hittites, ramses ii must face the might of their powerful army, whose weapons are vastly superior to egypts own. Opposing ramses was the army of muwatalli ii which was encamped near kadesh. You can actually feel the cool breezes in pharoahs gardens, touch the beautiful linen dresses of the queen and be amazed by the power of ramses. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. If he was the son of light he would have to battle the forces of darkness and they would come from people very close to him. Christian jacq is the author of the international bestselling fourvolume rames series, which sold over 11 million copies in 29 countries. Born in paris in 1947, christian jacq is one of the worlds leading egyptologists. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ramses. War seems inevitable, and it is at kadesh, the impenetrable fortress of northern syria, that the first major battle is to take place.
The first in christian jacques bestselling ramses series, recounting the thrilling story of ramses, the legendary king who ruled egypt for more than 60 years. His novels have sold more than 27 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. I have read this book first in french and then in english, and i absolutely love it. He is the founder and director of the rames institute, which is dedicated to preserving the endangered archaeological sites of egypt. The battle of kadesh ramses, book 3 by christian jacq. He is the author of the internationally bestselling ramses and the mysteries of osiris series, and several other novels set in ancient egypt. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. Its an excellent book, full of detail and mostly about the buildup to the battle of kadesh.
He links the events of the couples real lives with the art of the storyteller. Kadesh was one of the greatest battles of the ancient world. Jacq s interest in egyptology began when he was thirteen, and read history of ancient egyptian civilization by jacques pirenne. Its an excellent book, full of detail and mostly about the buildup to the battle of kadesh, and the aftermath. The powerful hittites have declared war on egypt, and ramses must do the. The translation is very good because it captures the senses of the original.
But how can ramses prepare himself for such a battle when the health of his beloved. Christian jacqs ramses complete 5 volume set of historical. Ramses series book 4 christian jacq author 1999 under the western acacia ramses series book 5 christian jacq author 1999 the battle of kadesh ramses series book 3 christian jacq author 1999 nefer the silent stone of light series christian jacq author ezra knight narrator 2000 the wise woman. The battle of kadesh volume iii ebook by christian. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Battle of kadesh, 1275 bc, major battle between the egyptians under ramses ii and the hittites under muwatallis, in syria, southwest of. Paneb the ardent the stone of light, volume iii by christian jacq 20010227 by christian jacq 1 january 2001. He is the author of many novels on ancient egypt, including the bestselling ramses series and the mysteries of osiris series. Christian jacq is a french author and egyptologist. The battle of kadesh volume iii by christian jacq 19980701 by. Stephen thorne trained at rada and played several seasons with the old vic company and the royal shakespeare company in stratford and london.
Ramses ii resolved to take swift action against the invaders and repel them from egypts borders. Ramses himself, is a well written, well rounded character though he seems to take up less of this book than he did in the first two. The battle of kadesh book by christian jacq official publisher. Egypt and hatti were the two giant superpowers of their day. In an effort to deceive ramses, he planted two nomads in the path of the egyptian advance with false information regarding the armys location and shifted his camp behind the city to east.
Ramses ii was one the greatest pharaohs in ancient egypt. The battle of kadesh by christian jacq, 9780671010225, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From kadesh to catalaunian field by kelly devries and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Product description to save egypt from the hittites, ramses ii must face the might of their powerful army, whose weapons are vastly superior to egypts own. He has written several novels about ancient egypt, notably a five book suite about pharaoh ramses ii, a character whom jacq admires greatly. The powerful hittites have declared war on egypt, and ramses m. The battle of kadesh volume iii by christian jacq available from.
In the battle off khadesh christian jacq brings ancient egypt alive as if it all happened yesterday. Civilization ramses ii, king of egypt infobuy the temple of a million years ramses s. The son of light 1995 the temple of a million years formerly published as the eternal temple 1995 the battle of kadesh 1996 the lady of abu simbel 1996 under the western acacia 1997. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. The eternal temple volume ii ebook by christian jacq book 2. Books about ramses ii, king of egypt what should i read next. The battle of kadesh by christian jacq to save egypt from the hittites, ramses ii must face the might of their powerful army, whose weapons are vastly. At fourteen, ramses, the second son of the pharaoh seth, must begin to pass a series of royal tests designed to build his mental and physical prowessor break him. Christian jacq is wellknown in france as both an egyptologist and novelist. In one of the worlds largest chariot battles, fought beside the orontes river, pharaoh ramses ii sought to wrest syria from the hittites and recapture the hittiteheld city.