War in Ancient Egypt (Ancient World at War) (Paperback)
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Short Description for War in Ancient Egypt * An introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (c. 1575 bc--1100 bc). * Focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an "Empire of Asia". * Written by a respected Egyptologist.
Full description- Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
- Published: 07 February 2005
- Format: Paperback 312 pages
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- Categories: Warfare & Defence | African History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE
- ISBN 13: 9781405113724 ISBN 10: 1405113723
- Sales rank: 198,569
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Full description for War in Ancient Egypt
This book is an introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c. 1575 bc--1100 bc. * Focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an "Empire of Asia". * Written by a respected Egyptologist. * Highlights new technological developments, such as the use of chariots and siege technology. * Considers the socio--political aspects of warfare, particularly the rise to power of a new group of men. * Evaluates the military effectiveness of the Egyptian state, looking at the logistics of warfare during this period. * Incorporates maps and photographs, a chronological table, and a chart of dynasties and pharaohs
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