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War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom
Contributor(s): Spalinger, Anthony J. (Author)
ISBN: 1405113715     ISBN-13: 9781405113717
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $153.19  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2005
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient - Egypt
- Technology & Engineering | Military Science
- History | Military - General
Dewey: 355.02
LCCN: 2004006269
Series: Ancient World at War
Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.52" W x 9.22" (1.29 lbs) 312 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - North Africa
- Cultural Region - Middle East
 
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Publisher Description:
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