Soldier of the Pharaoh - Middle Kingdom Egypt 2055-1650 BC

Informationen zum Autor Nic Fields Klappentext Osprey's survey of the soldiers of Ancient Egypt. The pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have been given a mythical status. In this book, Nic Fields reveals the truth behind these myths, and explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who were the might of Middle Kingdom Egypt. Using rare artifacts, he pieces together the day-to-day existence of the pharaoh's army, from archers and hand-to-hand fighters, through to the "sole-companions" of the pharaoh. Quoting from ancient sources Dr Fields depicts the battles on land and at sea in dramatic detail, whilst all the time providing a rare insight into the minutiae of the soldier's life: from the food he ate through to the gods he worshipped. This book is a delight for any reader interested in the mystery of Ancient Egypt. Reveals the true story of the mysterious lives of the soldiers of the Pharaoh Zusammenfassung The Pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have almost taken on a mythical status. This book reveals the truth behind these myths and explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who were the might of Middle Kingdom Egypt. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Chronology · Serving the Pharaoh · Recruitment and Training · Soldiers and Equipment · Archers · Hand-to-Hand Fighters · Retainers · Auxiliaries · On Water · On Land · Medical Treatment · Beyond the Border · Army Life · Religious Beliefs and War · Glossary · Bibliography · Index

Product details

• Authors: Nic Fields, Fields Nic
• Assisted by: Peter Bull (Illustration), Wayne Reynolds (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.11.2007
• EAN: 9781846031069
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-106-9
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Warrior; Warrior
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Africa / General, HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Warfare & defence, Ancient History, Warfare and defence, Ancient Egypt, Ancient warfare, African history: pre-colonial period