Van De Mieroop M. The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II

Blackwell Publishing, 2007. — 297 pp. — ISBN: 978-1-4051-6069-8.The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II offers a transnational perspective on the age of King Ramesses II of Egypt during the centuries of 1500 to 1200 BC.
- Shows how powerful states - stretching from western Iran to Greece and from Turkey to Sudan - jointly shaped the history, society, and culture of this region through both peaceful and military means.
- Offers a straightforward narrative, current research, and rich illustrations.
- Utilizes historical data from ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Hittites, Mycenaeans, Canaanites, and others.
- Considers all members of these ancient societies, from commoners to royalty - exploring everything from people’s eating habits to royal negotiations over diplomatic marriages.The World in 1279 BC.
The Primary Actors: States.
The Other Actors: On the Fringes of the States.
Political Organization and Social Structure.
Diplomacy and War.
Food and Drink.
Aspects of the Economy: Textiles, Metals, and Trade.
Cultures in Contact.
A Mediterranean System.
End of an Era.