The Ancient Egyptian Epic Of Penta-our Or The Triumph Of Rameses II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162841434)

The Ancient Egyptian Epic of Penta-our or The Triumph of Rameses II is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a literary work that tells the story of the great victory of Pharaoh Rameses II over the Hittites in the Battle of Kadesh. The book is based on the ancient Egyptian epic poem, Penta-our, which was written during the New Kingdom period of Egypt.The story is set in the 13th century BCE and follows the exploits of Rameses II as he leads his army into battle against the Hittites. The epic poem is filled with vivid descriptions of the battles, the strategies employed by both sides, and the political maneuvering that took place before and after the conflict.The book is divided into several chapters, each one exploring a different aspect of the epic poem. The first chapter provides an introduction to the historical context of the story, while the subsequent chapters delve into the characters, themes, and literary techniques used in the poem.Overall, The Ancient Egyptian Epic of Penta-our or The Triumph of Rameses II is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important events in ancient Egyptian history. It offers readers a glimpse into the culture, politics, and military tactics of the time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history or literature.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Egypt, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100073.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1162841435
ISBN-13: 9781162841434
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.05d