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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA :
Blackwell Pub.,
2005.
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| Series: | Ancient world at war.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| 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 ph |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xx, 291 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-281) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780470774861 047077486X 9781405178396 1405178396 9780470777503 0470777508 9781405113717 1405113715 9781405113724 1405113723 |