Warfare Weaponry In Dynastic Egypt

Author : Ian Shaw
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781504060592

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Ancient Egyptian Warfare by Ian Shaw Pdf

A concise introduction to the military history of Ancient Egypt, from battle tactics to weaponry and more. The excellent preservation of Egyptian artifacts—including bows, axes, and chariots—means that it is possible to track the changing nature of Egyptian military technology from the Neolithic period up to the Iron Age, and identify equipment and ideas adopted from other civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East. From the editor of The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt, this informative volume, which includes an index, covers crucial issues such as military strategy, martial ideology, the construction of fortresses, and the waging of siege warfare; as well as the practical questions of life, death, and survival that confront individual soldiers on the battlefield.

Author : Rebecca Dean
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473862050

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Warfare & Weaponry in Dynastic Egypt by Rebecca Dean Pdf

Defence. Attack. 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. Follow Rebecca Dean through the fascinating world of mysterious figures such as Tutankhamun and Nefertiti, examining not only the history and development of ancient Egyptian warfare, but the weapons used and the way they were handled.Swords, axes, and daggers are the weapons of choice here, as ancient Egyptian warfare is brought vividly to life through the exciting use of experimental archaeology. By examining and testing replicas of real-life artefacts, just how deadly these ancient Egyptian weapons were can be seen. Looking closely at the nature of such weapons also brings to life the formidable women who, on occasion, grasped power in a male-dominated world.Read on to discover more about this fascinating subject.

Author : Ian Shaw
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 1612007252

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Ancient Egyptian Warfare by Ian Shaw Pdf

A concise introduction to Ancient Egyptian warfare from the Neolithic period through to the Iron Age, covering everything from battle tactics to weaponry and battle injuries. The excellent preservation of Egyptian artifacts including bows, axes and chariots, means that it is possible to track the changing nature of Egyptian military technology, as well as the equipment and ideas that were adopted from other civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East. As well as discussing such crucial issues as military strategy, martial ideology, construction of fortresses and waging of siege warfare, this book includes the study of practical questions of life, death and survival of individual soldiers on the battlefield.

Author : Brenda Williams
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1403405166

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Ancient Egyptian War and Weapons by Brenda Williams Pdf

Presents an overview of war in ancient Egypt, including noteworthy wars, weaponry, types of fighting, and the importance of warfare in ancient Egyptian society.

Author : Gregory Phillip Gilbert
Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015053029149

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Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in Early Egypt by Gregory Phillip Gilbert Pdf

This detailed study of warfare in early Egypt is firmly based on the material evidence of weapons discovered on prehistoric and Early Dynastic sites as well as the earliest images of hunting or warfare.

Author : Robert B. Partridge
Publisher : Peartree (FL)
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025979696

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Fighting Pharaohs by Robert B. Partridge Pdf

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 of weapons used, the training of troops and the tactics for battles and sieges, before looking at the military campaigns of the Pharaohs. Drawing on contemporary evidence, over three thousand years are covered, from Narmer to Cleopatra.

Author : Ian Shaw
Publisher : Bloomsbury Shire Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Art et science militaires - Égypte - Jusqu'à 500
ISBN : 0747801428

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Egyptian Warfare and Weapons by Ian Shaw Pdf

Author : Bridget McDermott
Publisher : Sutton Publishing Limited
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Arms and armour
ISBN : 0750932910

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Warfare in Ancient Egypt by Bridget McDermott Pdf

The history of warfare in Ancient Egypt

Author : Anthony J. Spalinger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470777503

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War in Ancient Egypt by Anthony J. Spalinger Pdf

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

Author : Robert G. Morkot
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810876255

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The a to Z of Ancient Egyptian Warfare by Robert G. Morkot Pdf

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.

Author : Paul Elliott
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Warfare in New Kingdom Egypt by Paul Elliott Pdf

Author : William J. Hamblin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134520626

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Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC by William J. Hamblin Pdf

The only book available that covers this subject, Warfare in the Ancient Near East is a groundbreaking and fascinating study of ancient near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the middle Bronze Ages. Drawing on an extensive range of textual, artistic and archaeological data, William J. Hamblin synthesizes current knowledge and offers a detailed analysis of the military technology, ideology and practices of Near Eastern warfare. Paying particular attention to the earliest known examples of holy war ideaology in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Hamblin focuses on: * recruitment and training of the infantry * the logistics and weaponry of warfare * the shift from stone to metal weapons * the role played by magic * narratives of combat and artistic representations of battle * the origins and development of the chariot as military transportation * fortifications and siegecraft *developments in naval warfare. Beautifully illustrated, including maps of the region, this book is essential for experts and non-specialists alike.

Author : Phyllis G. Jestice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 1433920018

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Ancient Egyptian Warfare by Phyllis G. Jestice Pdf

A discussion of ancient Egyptian warfare, looking at foot soldiers, mounted soldiers, weapons and armor, sea battle, and leaders.

Author : Anne Millard,Mark Bergin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0531163504

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Going to War in Ancient Egypt by Anne Millard,Mark Bergin Pdf

Surveys the fighting forces and battles of ancient Egypt, covering enemies they faced, fortifications, seiges, training, army organization, weapons and gear, encampments, naval warfare, and a soldier's rewards.

Author : Boyd Seevers
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825436550

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Warfare in the Old Testament by Boyd Seevers Pdf

Warfare in the Old Testament brides the gap between the modern reader and the world of the Old Testament by using textual and physical evidence to describe ancient military practices in Israel, Egypt, Philistia, Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. Filled with illustrations and maps, this full-color volume enriches many biblical accounts by showing how Israel and the surrounding nations did battle. Of special interest are the author's treatments of the role that religion played in ancient warfare practices.