One broken colossus of the Great ramesses, till very recently prostrate, and a few nondescript fragments, alone continue on the spot, to attest to moderns the position of that antique fane, which the Egyptians themselves regarded as the oldest in their land.
"Ancient Egypt"
George Rawlinson Other: Arthur Gilman
To defend oneself it is often best to attack, and ramesses, taking this view, in his first or second year plunged into the enemy's dominions.
"Ancient Egypt"
George Rawlinson Other: Arthur Gilman
Khitasir's proceedings, having become known to ramesses, afforded ample grounds for a rupture, and quite justified him in pouring his troops into Syria, and doing his best to meet and overcome the danger which threatened him.
"Ancient Egypt"
George Rawlinson Other: Arthur Gilman