| War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom Contributor(s): Spalinger, Anthony J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405113723 ISBN-13: 9781405113724 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $41.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2005 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Egypt |
| Dewey: 355.02 |
| LCCN: 2004006269 |
| Series: Ancient World at War |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.54" W x 9" (1 lbs) 291 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is an introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c. 1575 bc-1100 bc.
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