{"product_id":"war-in-ancient-egypt","title":"War in Ancient Egypt","description":"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 \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","brand":"Anthony J. Spalinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42850059616317,"sku":"9781405113724","price":62.06,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781405113724_94be9932-a54c-4015-8da2-049c0c954a42.jpg?v=1767070098","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/war-in-ancient-egypt","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}