{"product_id":"war-in-ancient-egypt-the-new-kingdom-paperback","title":"War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony J. Spalinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is an introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c. 1575 bc-1100 bc. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\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\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 291\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9 x 6.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47512664473821,"sku":"9781405113724","price":68.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/aFM4aVB2ZzhkYlBHbUVwdGNSVU80Zz09.webp?v=1772149372","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/war-in-ancient-egypt-the-new-kingdom-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}