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Summary: Battle of Kadesh Review
Review: The best book of the series. Previously the plots were quite predictable but the startling revelations in this book makes it a must for those who enjoyed the previous books.The characters ere further enrichened but the plot rolls on easily to what appears to be a fitting climax in the next two books.
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Summary: Battle of Kadesh Review
Review: The best book of the series. Previously the plots were quite predictable but the startling revelations in this book makes it a must for those who enjoyed the previous books.The characters ere further enrichened but the plot rolls on easily to what appears to be a fitting climax in the next two books.
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Summary: McHistorical Fiction
Review: The book concerns the political rivalry of the Egyptian and the Hittite empires culminating in the Battle of Kadesh, ca. 1280 B.C. If you're interested in ancient Egypt or historical fiction, give this one a miss. The story is simplistic -- about on the level of a Nancy Drew mystery -- with bits of exotic culture and supernatural conjuring thrown in to let you know that you've been transported back to the Land of the Pharaohs. The author is described on the book jacket as a "respected Egyptologist" but I found little "Egyptology" in this book that could not have been acquired by a college student through casual reading. Change the names and take out a few references to exotic gods and the Nile and this story could be placed in any era and any country of the world. Indeed, one is struck by how similar the ancient Egypt of this book is to modern governments. Ramses, Pharaoh of Egypt, is presented as a man of twenty-first century sensitivities. An accurate portrayal of ancient Egypt? I don't think so. The author fails to divorce himself from the present and conjure up a credible vision of ancient Egypt.
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Summary: McHistorical Fiction
Review: The book concerns the political rivalry of the Egyptian and the Hittite empires culminating in the Battle of Kadesh, ca. 1280 B.C. If you're interested in ancient Egypt or historical fiction, give this one a miss. The story is simplistic -- about on the level of a Nancy Drew mystery -- with bits of exotic culture and supernatural conjuring thrown in to let you know that you've been transported back to the Land of the Pharaohs. The author is described on the book jacket as a "respected Egyptologist" but I found little "Egyptology" in this book that could not have been acquired by a college student through casual reading. Change the names and take out a few references to exotic gods and the Nile and this story could be placed in any era and any country of the world. Indeed, one is struck by how similar the ancient Egypt of this book is to modern governments. Ramses, Pharaoh of Egypt, is presented as a man of twenty-first century sensitivities. An accurate portrayal of ancient Egypt? I don't think so. The author fails to divorce himself from the present and conjure up a credible vision of ancient Egypt.
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Summary: Lots of education, a bit of sex with a twist of religion
Review: This is a really nice collection. I enjoyed it very much. It is so very well researched in both historical and religious terms. Jacq was largely very faithful to historical facts. He made one enormous assumption with no historical backing whatsoever, that Ramses II was King of Egypt during the time of Moses. His history of Moses and the events of his life resemble those told in the bible and Quran, but in a secular fashion. The story does go on, but then again the man did rule Egypt for a very long and eventful period. There are indeed several cardboard like people in the book, very one dimensional and therefore very predictable. If you like history, suspense, lots of action, this is a great collection, enjoy it. If you are planning a Nile Cruise, or have just been on one, you must buy this.
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Summary: Lots of education, a bit of sex with a twist of religion
Review: This is a really nice collection. I enjoyed it very much. It is so very well researched in both historical and religious terms. Jacq was largely very faithful to historical facts. He made one enormous assumption with no historical backing whatsoever, that Ramses II was King of Egypt during the time of Moses. His history of Moses and the events of his life resemble those told in the bible and Quran, but in a secular fashion. The story does go on, but then again the man did rule Egypt for a very long and eventful period. There are indeed several cardboard like people in the book, very one dimensional and therefore very predictable. If you like history, suspense, lots of action, this is a great collection, enjoy it. If you are planning a Nile Cruise, or have just been on one, you must buy this.
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Summary: Ramses Marches On
Review: This volume is a worthy addition and moves the story forward. It answers many of the questions posed in Volume II and is far more believable, (the exception being Ramses' exploits in battle). Nontheless, I am looking forward to Volume IV. As in previous volumes the author surrounds you with color and intrique of the era.
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Summary: Strong and decisive...
Review: This was easier going than the second, or maybe I am getting into the author's rhythm. At any rate - this book takes us up and through the initial confrontation between Ramses and the Hittite empire. And then the second amazing battle which set Egypt as the dominant regional power for some time to come. An unusual stance for Egypt which typically avoided battle at all costs. I am looking forward to volume 4 - especially as we appear to be climaxing toward Ramses confrontation with Moses and with the Hittites once and for all.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: While clearly not my favourite in the series ,Battle of Kadesh begins to tie together all the plots from the previous books....A brilliant novel in itsown right
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