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An attractive first edition/fourth printing Museum Exhibition Programme and Catalogue in Fine condition with minor edgewear without dust-jacket, as issued.

Ramesses III, better known as Ramesses the Great, was the fifth pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from 1279 BC to 1213 BC, and his reign is considered the golden age of ancient Egyptian civilization. His rule is noted for its great military successes, including his famous victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh. Ramesses III was also a great builder, constructing many of the most famous monuments in Egypt, including the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Temple of Karnak.; Color Photographs; 4to ; 215 pages.