War in Ancient Egypt: The New KingdomISBN: 978-1-4051-1372-4
Paperback
312 pages
February 2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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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