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War in ancient Egypt the New Kingdom /

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 technologica...

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Main Authors: Spalinger, Anthony John
Corporate Authors: Wiley InterScience Online service
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Series: Ancient world at war
Subjects:
Military art and science > Egypt > History
Art et science militaires > Égypte > Histoire
Military art and science
Oorlogvoering
Krijgskunde
HISTORY > Ancient
Egypt > History, Military
Egypt > History > New Kingdom, ca. 1550-ca. 1070 B.C
Égypte > Histoire militaire
Égypte > Histoire > ca 1550-1070 av. J.-C. Nouvel Empire
Egypt
Electronic books
History
Military history
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470774861
Summary: 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
Carrier Form: xx, 291 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-281) and index.
ISBN: 9780470774861
047077486X
9781405178396 (electronic bk.)
1405178396 (electronic bk.)
9780470777503 (electronic bk.)
0470777508 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: U31
CLC: E411.9
Contents: Prelude to new kingdom warfare -- The system of early Dynasty XVIII: technological and physical constraints -- Southern and northern expansion -- Social and religious implications of the new military system -- The battle of Megiddo and its result -- The pharaoh on campaign: ideal and real -- The later military situation in Asia and at home -- Egyptian imperialism and Thutmose III -- Dynasty XVIII: warfare and economy -- The Amarna letters and war -- The influence of the Egyptian military from late Dynasty XVIII to Dynasty XIX -- Early Dynasty XIX -- To Kadesh and after -- Merenptah and Rames

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