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Book SynopsisKing Sethy I (also transcribed as Seti, Sethi and Sethos) ruled for around a decade in the early thirteenth century BC. His lifetime coincided with a crucial point in Egyptian history, following the ill-starred religious revolution of Akhenaten, and heralding the last phase of Egypt’s imperial splendor. As the second scion of a wholly new royal family, his reign did much to set the agenda for the coming decades, both at home and abroad. Sethy was also a great builder, apparently with exquisite artistic taste, to judge from the unique quality of the decoration of his celebrated monuments at Abydos and Thebes. This richly illustrated book tells the story of Sethy's career and monuments, not only in ancient times, but in modern history, and the impact of his legacy on today’s understanding and appreciation of ancient Egypt.
Trade ReviewDodson is one of the most prolific authors of useful and readable Egyptological books, all extensively illustrated and referenced ... It has taken some 2,750 years since Sethy died for this superb biography to detail his life and monuments, taking him out from under the heavy shadow of his much written about vain-glorious son Ramesses II, and showing who really was the precursor of Egypt's greatness. Eminently readable, splendidly illustrated and well referenced, this book cannot be too highly recommended. * Minerva *
Well illustrated ... The large colour photographs of these walls scenes are clear enough to allow the reader to pick out almost every detail. * Ancient Egypt *
Table of ContentsPreface Abbreviations and Conventions Introduction 1. The cradle of Sethy I 2. The reign of Sethy I 3. The mansion of millions of years and the house of eternity 4. Limbo 5. Resurrection Notes Chronology Bibliography Illustrations Sources Index
