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Ancient Records of Egypt, Volumes 1 to 5 are most complete account of all existing original Egyptian records, translated from the original hieroglyphics into English. The author undertook this incredible task by traveling to all the historical sites in Egypt and the world's museums. There, he meticulously copied and translated all surviving Egyptian records, be they from stone, papyrus or leather artifacts. In this manner, he provided an unparalleled insight in to the historical, cultural, racial and religious events of ancient Egyptian history, directly from the original sources. This third volume describes the tumultuous times following the end of the reign of King Akhenaten. Using original sources, it tells the political, legal, and foreign adventures of the nineteenth dynasty, including numerous political, religious and legal reforms, the treaty with the Hittites, the invasion of the Libyans and Mediterranean Sea people, and the construction of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel. Essential reading for the expert and amateur Egyptologist alike.