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Summary: Ramses II was one the greatest pharaohs in ancient Egypt
Review: I have read this book first in French and then in English, and I absolutely love it. The translation is very good because it captures the senses of the original. The life of Ramses II is not what people usually expect, and it explains a lot about his relationship with Moses. This book can be read by all ages, and I strongly recommend it! You will love the other 4 volumes as well.
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Summary: Perfect escapism
Review: I loved the first two Ramses books so when I saw it in the Airport bookstore I bought it straight away and read it for the six hours until the next plane came. We missed our first one. I dont know why you read books but I usually read for entertainment and enjoyment. I dont know how historically correct these books are, but I dont care. It is a fantastic light read. Most books that are too historically correct are heavy and boring, but the plot in this flies, and you find yourself fighting along with Ramses and his friends. A great book for a flight, or a rainy day, or a sleepless night, or about any time at all... Buy it.
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Summary: I loved it...........
Review: I thought it was the best one of them all... The writer showed briliance in his writeing style and I love the whole ralxed mood of the book. Ramses character was brought out in whole new ways and furthermore alot of the other characters showed sides that I didnt expect but over all I loved it...
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Summary: Don't expect a historical novel - it's a soap opera ...
Review: I've read all five of these books, and while they're a good diversion (air travel and hospital internment particularly) they don't really impress. 1. Over-reference to sex; 2.Unacceptable amount of repetition between books and within books. The 5 volumes represent about 2000 pages of large print, there is probably 800 - 1000 pages of substance so it's difficult not to consider the 5 volume spin-out as a marketing ploy. Don't expect too much accuracy ...
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Summary: Ramses would've been proud.....
Review: I've read all five volumes of Christian Jacq's Ramses and I've enjoyed it immensely. Its like re-living Egypt during Ramses's reign. This is a great collection of books. Go and get it.
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Summary: A very well-written and entertaining book...a must read!
Review: I've read the other reviews, and some of them are a bit unfair. It's true that Christian Jacq holds a Ph.D. in Egyptology, and some of the respondents feel that this precludes him from writing a fictional work. I'm glad to see that someone with Dr. Jacq's credentials can weave such an entertaining story!!!I visited Egypt on vacation in April of this year, and was awe-struck by Ramses II's accomplishments. I have NO DOUBT that the people he ruled considered him to be a god on earth. This is expressed through the statues, temples, and writings that his civilization created. So I ask the other reviewers, what's wrong with presenting Ramses as a type of god in this ficticious work? It's true he's nearly perfect--but then aren't most protagonists thoughout literature? Anyway, this series is an absolute MUST READ for anyone interested in ancient Egypt. Read it for the pleasure--don't use it as a reference if you're working on your Ph.D. in Egyptology! I've found this book difficult to put down. I was up until 3:00 a.m. this morning reading The Battle of Kadesh. I'm ordering the fourth volume today!!! I'm expecting a few more late nights finishing it!!! ORDER THESE BOOKS!!!!
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Summary: truely fascinating
Review: In the 'Battle off Khadesh' Christian Jacq brings ancient Egypt alive as if it all happened yesterday. You can actually feel the cool breezes in pharoah's gardens, touch the beautiful linen dresses of the queen and be amazed by the power of Ramses. The book is almost impossible to put down once you start it and when it comes to an end you wish it wouldn't. So beautiful and intriguing is this ancient world laid out in front of the reader that you become part of it and share the destiny of all its main characters. A must read!
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Summary: A Perfect Historical Novel Of Suspense, Love, and Subterfuge
Review: �The Battle Of Kadesh�, the third instalment in the acclaimed �Ramses� series, is thus far the best and most compelling. It chronicles the next few years in Ramses� reign, during which the Great Pharaoh must confront the near invincibility of the Hittite forces who crave expansion at Egypt�s expense. Before he can concentrate on war, however, Ramses� reign is being undermined by a network of different alliances against him, most notably that of Ofir, the sorcerer, trying to use black magic to weaken the Pharaoh's defences; And an underground network of Hittite spies intent on bringing about Egypt�s downfall. Heading these operations is Shaanar, Ramses� jealous elder brother who is consumed with his desire to rule. When the Battle of Kadesh finally dawns, Ramses is left alone to confront the entire barbaric Hittite army, forcing him to call upon his late father�s divine assistance. Will his prayers be answered ? This book had me up reading until the early hours of the morning. With spectacular landscape descriptions, charismatic protagonists, and suspenseful plots it truly is impossible to put down.
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Summary: Perfect Example Of Literatural Magic and History!
Review: Since I learned reading, I have always enjoyed the original works which capture all my attention. In Ramses, Christian Jacq combines the elements of Historical Realities and Creative Fiction with a perfect language. The Battle of Kadesh is not an exception. These series show that the truth of human nature. Everywhere, everytime people were the same. Feelings, desires, hate, evilness. In my opinion, Ramses is a masterpiece. Read these books, you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Another mindless easy-to-read Ramses from Jacq
Review: That's right volume three from jacq. Once again as proved in the previous two volumes Jacq has creatd a completely unrealistic Egypt which is ruled by almost god-like Ramses as he continues hisreign where he is ALWAYS just reasonable and good. Jacq fails to create any real emotion in Ramses. The historical innaccuracies are astounding. I don't know how Jacq could get away calling this a history book. The one pls side is th the book is easy to read so it can be finished with more quickly. Often jacq escapes from his basic storyline to relate Ramses experiences in excruciating detail in somewhere or other. These sections e so boring that I sip through these. I can only recomend this book to peopleo are learning how to read.
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