Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Strong and decisive...

This was easier going than the second, or maybe I am getting into the author's rhythm. At any rate - this book takes us up and through the initial confrontation between Ramses and the Hittite empire. And then the second amazing battle which set Egypt as the dominant regional power for some time to come. An unusual stance for Egypt which typically avoided battle at all costs.I am looking forward to volume 4 - especially as we appear to be climaxing toward Ramses confrontation with Moses and with the Hittites once and for all.