Presents an overview of warfare in ancient Egypt, discussing weaponry, equipment, warships, types of fighting, well-known Egyptian leaders, and some famous battles.
Presents an overview of war in ancient Egypt, including noteworthy wars, weaponry, types of fighting, and the importance of warfare in ancient Egyptian society.
The arrangement of the book as a dictionary means that it can be used independently as a research tool or in conjunction with other works, such as histories or translations of Egyptian texts.
However, the recent study of Redford, The Wars in Syria and Palestine of Thutmose III, is presently the most valuable and up-to-date analysis. Anson F. Rainey, βThe Military Camp Ground at Taanach by the Waters of Megiddo,β Eretz-Israel ...
The A to Z of Ancient Egyptian Warfare covers the period from the emergence of the Egyptian state around 3000 BC to the Arab conquest in the mid-7th century AD. The book is divided into three main sections.
Ramesses II employed captured Tjehenu in his bodyguard (KRI II, 289, l. 15β16), and the Meshwesh tribe provides auxiliary troops in Papyrus Anastasi (Fischer-Elfert, Papyrus Anastasi I, 149β151). 81. Epigraphic Survey, Medinet Habu 1, ...
In The Books behind the Masks Anthony Spalinger continues his work on the warrior kings of pharaonic Egypt.
This richly illustrated book provides a unique and concise overview of all aspects of Egyptian warfare and offers many new insights into the world of pharaohs, chariots, archers and warriors.
Symbolism. The development of warfare in any society provides an evocative glance into the lives (and deaths) of our predecessors. This is never more the case than with that most enticing of ancient civilisations, Ancient Egypt.
The image of a Pharaoh smiting the enemies of Egypt is a recurring one throughout the Dynastic Period of Ancient Civilisation. Fighting Pharaohs looks in some detail at the range...
Egyptian Warfare and Weapons