The legendary Pharaoh Ramses II is considered one of the greatest rulers in world history. His name has endured through the centuries; in the 66 years of his reign from 1279 to 1213 BC, he led the ancient Egyptian empire to an unprecedented height of political and cultural power. His grandiose works, the power of his visions and his extraordinary charisma make Ramses the symbol of Egypt's golden age. The grandiose novel cycle by the famous Egyptologist Christian Jacq is an international bestseller. In the first volume, he recounts the youth of the heir to the throne.
