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Kadesh 1286 BC: Egypt Attempts to Take Syria

Kadesh 1286 BC: Egypt Attempts to Take Syria

Spalinger, Anthony
Capparoni, Marco

Paperback

Series: Campaign, Book 430

Ancient EgyptGeneral Military History

Publisher Price: $25.00

ISBN10: 1472870557
ISBN13: 9781472870551
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: Jul 28 2026
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.40 Width: 7.10 Depth: 9.70
Language: English

An illustrated look at Ancient Egypt and one of the earliest recorded battles that put a stop to Ramesses II's drive into Syria.

In c. 1286 BC, Ramesses II was pharaoh and commander of the Egyptian army. He led an expedition northwards from the eastern delta, through Palestine, and aimed for the city of Kadesh, which was currently in the hands of the Hittites. What Ramesses did not expect was that the Hittites' leader, King Muwatallis, was in the city, which made his plans much harder.

Meeting in battle at the Orontes River in southern Syria, it was the largest clash of chariots ever seen. The Hittites proved to be formidable opponents, managing to slice through the second division of the Egyptian army with a targeted chariot attack. In the end, the Hittites were forced to retreat but the Egyptians also failed to capture Kadesh and had to withdraw out of Syria.

In this detailed volume, Egyptologist Anthony Spalinger explores the history of the Egyptians and Hittites, looking at how they fought and how Kadesh came to be considered one of the most decisive battles of the ancient world. With stunning artwork, maps, diagrams and images of carvings from multiple temples, Ancient Egypt is brought to life, showcasing one of the earliest recorded set-piece battles.

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