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Soldier of the Pharaoh: Middle Kingdom Egypt 2055 1650 BC

By Nic Fields , Peter Bull

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2007
ISBN
9781846031069, 9781846031069
Open Library ID
OL8961929M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
25 MB (26560213 bytes)
Series
Warrior
Pages
68\68
Topic
History
Library
demonoid.me
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

The pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have been given a mythical status. In this book, Nic Fields reveals the truth behind these myths, and explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who were the might of Middle Kingdom Egypt. Using rare artifacts, he pieces together the day-to-day existence of the pharaoh's army, from archers and hand-to-hand fighters, through to the ''sole-companions'' of the pharaoh. Quoting from ancient sources Dr Fields depicts the battles on land and at sea in dramatic detail, whilst all the time providing a rare insight into the minutiae of the soldier's life: from the food he ate through to the gods he worshipped. This book is a delight for any reader interested in the mystery of Ancient Egypt.

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