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ISBN: 9781405113724
Year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 312
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
ISBN: 9781405113724
Year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 312
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