Spalinger, Anthony J.
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 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
Keywords: HISTORY / Ancient / General HIS002000
- Author(s)
- Spalinger, Anthony J.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2008
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Page amount
- 312 pages
- Category
- History
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (PDF)
- 9780470777503
- Printed ISBN
- 9781405113717
