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<p>List of Figures viii</p> <p>List of Maps x</p> <p>Acknowledgements xi</p> <p>Preface xiii</p> <p>Chronology xvi</p> <p>1 Prelude to New Kingdom Warfare 1</p> <p>2 The System of Early Dynasty XVIII: Technological and Physical Constraints 32</p> <p>3 Southern and Northern Expansion 46</p> <p>4 Social and Religious Implications of the New Military system 70</p> <p>5 The Battle of Megiddo and its Result 83</p> <p>6 The Pharaoh on Campaign: Ideal and Real 101</p> <p>7 The Later Military Situation in Asia and at Home 110</p> <p>8 Egyptian Imperialism and Thutmose III 130</p> <p>9 Dynasty XVIII: Warfare and Economy 140</p> <p>10 The Amarna Letters and War 160</p> <p>11 The Influence of the Egyptian Military from Late Dynasty XVIII to Dynasty XIX 169</p> <p>12 Early Dynasty XIX 187</p> <p>13 To Kadesh and After 209</p> <p>14 Merenpath and Ramesses III 235</p> <p>15 Egypt on the Defensive 249</p> <p>16 The Social System of the Military in the Ramesside Period 264</p> <p>General Bibliography 278</p> <p>Index 282</p>

"For anyone interested in Egyptian military history, and wanting to learn more than the simple dry facts and the well-known major battles, then this book is an absolute must. The author is to be congratulated on this major contribution to our knowledge of warfare in ancient Egypt, presented in a very readable book, suitable for the beginner as well as the real enthusiast." <i>Ancient Egypt</i> <br /> <p>"A very handy and innovative introduction on the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (ca. 1550-1070 BC)... shows a thorough familiarity with the ancient sources and relevant literature on military topics, ancient and modern... Spalinger's book is a stimulating and highly competent study no one who deals with New Kingdom warfare should overlook." <i>Bryn Mawr Classical Review</i></p>

<b>Anthony J. Spalinger</b> is Professor of Egyptology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His recent publications include <i>The Transformation of an Ancient Egyptian Narrative: P. Sallier III and the Battle of Kadesh </i>(2002), <i>The Private Feast Lists of Ancient Egypt</i> (1996), <i>Revolutions in Egyptian Calendrics </i>(1994) and <i>Three Studies on Egyptian Feasts</i> (1992).

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.” <br /> <p><br /> </p> <p>The 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.<br /> </p> <p><br /> </p> <p>The 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.</p>

"For anyone interested in Egyptian military history, and wanting to learn more than the simple dry facts and the well-known major battles, then this book is an absolute must. The author is to be congratulated on this major contribution to our knowledge of warfare in ancient Egypt, presented in a very readable book, suitable for the beginner as well as the real enthusiast." <i>Ancient Egypt</i> <br /> <p>"A very handy and innovative introduction on the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (ca. 1550-1070 BC)... shows a thorough familiarity with the ancient sources and relevant literature on military topics, ancient and modern... Spalinger's book is a stimulating and highly competent study no one who deals with New Kingdom warfare should overlook." <i>Bryn Mawr Classical Review</i></p>

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