War In Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom (Ancient World at War)
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Book Description
This book is an introduction to the Pharaonic war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from ca.1575-1100 bc. Written by a respected Egyptologist, it concentrates on Dynasty XVIII and the Ramesside period, in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an "Empire of Asia."The author highlights technological developments during this period, such as the new use of chariots and siege technology, and considers the socio-political aspects of warfare, particularly the rise to power of a new group of men. At the same time, he evaluates the military effectiveness of the Egyptian state by looking at the logistics of warfare; each chapter is followed by an "excursus" in which the logistical issues are analyzed in detail.The text incorporates pictorial and archaeological materials, ensuring a fully rounded treatment of the subject. A chronological table listing dynasties and pharaohs also helps readers to gain an overview.
From the Author
Anthony J. Spalinger is Professor of Egyptology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom (Ancient World at War),Anthony John Spalinger,Blackwell Publishing, Incorporated,1405113723,Ancient - Egypt,Egypt,History,History - General History,History, Military,History: World,Military art and science,New Kingdom, ca. 1550-ca. 1070,New Kingdom, ca. 1550-ca. 1070 B.C,African history: BCE to c 500 CE,Ancient Egypt,EGYPT_HISTORY_TO 640,History / Ancient / Egypt,MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE_HISTORY,Warfare & Defence
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