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War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2005
ISBN
9781405113717, 9781405113717
Open Library ID
OL9430604M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
94 MB (98335631 bytes)
Series
Ancient World at War
Pages
158\158
Library
demonoid.me
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

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.

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