Christian Jacq, A french author and Egyptologist, Jacq has written several books relating to ancient Egypt. The Battle Of Kadesh, one of Jacq’s novels, describes the main character better known as the pharaoh Ramses as facing hardship on his reign as ruler. When the Hittites announce war on the Egyptians, Ramses is faced with difficult decisions on handling the war. Ramses right hand man, Serramanna has been arrested and Ramses is forced to direct the army by himself. Ramses the son of light counseled by his father looks into the sun and speaks to himself saying “bring out the best in each person around you. Use it to help you.”, his father had counseled him and also “but each decision will be yours alone.” Ramses looks for answers to help
