{"product_id":"war-in-ancient-egypt-isbn-9781405113717","title":"War in Ancient Egypt","description":"This book is an introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c. 1575 bc–1100 bc. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an “Empire of Asia”.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a respected Egyptologist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights new technological developments, such as the use of chariots and siege technology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the socio-political aspects of warfare, particularly the rise to power of a new group of men.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluates the military effectiveness of the Egyptian state, looking at the logistics of warfare during this period.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates maps and photographs, a chronological table, and a chart of dynasties and pharaohs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Maps x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronology xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Prelude to New Kingdom Warfare 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The System of Early Dynasty XVIII: Technological and Physical Constraints 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Southern and Northern Expansion 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Social and Religious Implications of the New Military system 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Battle of Megiddo and its Result 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Pharaoh on Campaign: Ideal and Real 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Later Military Situation in Asia and at Home 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Egyptian Imperialism and Thutmose III 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Dynasty XVIII: Warfare and Economy 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Amarna Letters and War 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Influence of the Egyptian Military from Late Dynasty XVIII to Dynasty XIX 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Early Dynasty XIX 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 To Kadesh and After 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Merenpath and Ramesses III 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Egypt on the Defensive 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The Social System of the Military in the Ramesside Period 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Bibliography 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 282\u003c\/p\u003e  \"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.\" \u003ci\u003eAncient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003ci\u003eBryn Mawr Classical Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnthony J. Spalinger\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Egyptology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His recent publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Transformation of an Ancient Egyptian Narrative: P. Sallier III and the Battle of Kadesh \u003c\/i\u003e(2002), \u003ci\u003eThe Private Feast Lists of Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e (1996), \u003ci\u003eRevolutions in Egyptian Calendrics \u003c\/i\u003e(1994) and \u003ci\u003eThree Studies on Egyptian Feasts\u003c\/i\u003e (1992). 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.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990465069285,"sku":"NP9781405113717","price":161.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405113717.jpg?v=1761787935","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/war-in-ancient-egypt-isbn-9781405113717","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}