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Based on the hieroglyphic texts of the Ramesses Age of Ancient Egypt (c.1300-1100 BC), the books in this series present a modern English translation of the vast majority of historical sources for this important epoch of Egyptian history. This volume covers a period of political and economic decline in Egypt until the death of the final king of the Twentieth Dynasty (c.1155-1078 BC). The latest in a respected series of translations of the hieroglyphic texts of the Ramesside Age of Ancient Egypt (c.1300-1100 BC) Coverage includes the rise of the power in priesthood and the decline in the power of kings, from political corruption, drought, famine, and economic upheaval Many texts included have been translated into English for the first time in this volume