Why was the reign of Ramses II so successful?

Early in his life, Ramses II went on numerous campaigns, one of which has been detailed in the poem of Pentaur. In that poem, Ramses II is exalted as a great warrior and leader. He was 96 years old when he died. "Ramses the Great". He is known as one of Egypt's greatest warriors, but also as a peace-maker and for the monuments he left behind all over Egypt. He was the first king in history to sign a peace treaty with his enemies, the Hittites, ending long years of wars and hostility.King Ramses reigned for 67 years (1292-1225 B.C.). Under him Egypt acquired unprecedented splendor. His empire extended from Syria to near the Fourth Cataract of the Nile.