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War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom by Anthony J Spalinger: Used
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom
- Publication Date
- 2005-02-04
- Pages
- 291
- ISBN
- 9781405113724
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1405113723
ISBN-13
9781405113724
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30524310
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Publication Name
War in Ancient Egypt : the New Kingdom
Language
English
Subject
Ancient / General, Military / General, Ancient / Egypt
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
History
Series
Ancient World at War Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-006269
Reviews
"For anyone interested in Egyptian military history, and wanting to learn more than the simple dry facts and the well-known major battles, then this book is an absolute must. The author is to be congratulated on this major contribution to our knowledge of warfare in ancient Egypt, presented in a very readable book, suitable for the beginner as well as the real enthusiast." Ancient Egypt, "For anyone interested in Egyptian military history, and wanting to learn more than the simple dry facts and the well-known major battles, then this book is an absolute must. The author is to be congratulated on this major contribution to our knowledge of warfare in ancient Egypt, presented in a very readable book, suitable for the beginner as well as the real enthusiast." Ancient Egypt "A very handy and innovative introduction on the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (ca. 1550-1070 BC)... shows a thorough familiarity with the ancient sources and relevant literature on military topics, ancient and modern... Spalinger's book is a stimulating and highly competent study no one who deals with New Kingdom warfare should overlook." Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
7
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
932.014
Table Of Content
List of Figures viii List of Maps x Acknowledgements xi Preface xiii Chronology xvi 1 Prelude to New Kingdom Warfare 1 2 The System of Early Dynasty XVIII: Technological and Physical Constraints 32 3 Southern and Northern Expansion 46 4 Social and Religious Implications of the New Military system 70 5 The Battle of Megiddo and its Result 83 6 The Pharaoh on Campaign: Ideal and Real 101 7 The Later Military Situation in Asia and at Home 110 8 Egyptian Imperialism and Thutmose III 130 9 Dynasty XVIII: Warfare and Economy 140 10 The Amarna Letters and War 160 11 The Influence of the Egyptian Military from Late Dynasty XVIII to Dynasty XIX 169 12 Early Dynasty XIX 187 13 To Kadesh and After 209 14 Merenpath and Ramesses III 235 15 Egypt on the Defensive 249 16 The Social System of the Military in the Ramesside Period 264 General Bibliography 278 Index 282
Synopsis
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 ., 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, 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.
LC Classification Number
U31.S66 2004
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