New Kingdom Egypt

Informationen zum Autor Mark Healy was born in 1953. He has a Master's degree in Political Theology from Bristol University. He is by profession a schoolteacher and is head of the Humanities faculty in a large school in Somerset. He has written a number of Osprey titles including Elite 40 New Kingdom Egypt and Campaign 36 Cannae 216 BC . He has a great interest in both the ancient and modern periods, is married with one son and lives in Dorset. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades. Klappentext Osprey's examination of the New Kingdom of Egypt (16th - 11th Century BC) and it's people. Builders of the Pyramids and most ancient of all the powers of the biblical world, the Egyptians remain one of history's most fascinating and enigmatic peoples. During the New Kingdom era, Egypt reached the peak of its power, wealth, and territory. Through the intensive military campaigns of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1490-1436BC), Palestine, Syria, and the northern Euphrates area in Mesopotamia were all brought within the New Kingdom. Mark Healy outlines the history, organisation and dress of the New Kingdom Egyptians in this volume packed with accompanying illustrations and photographs, including 12 full page colour plates by the ever popular Angus McBride. Zusammenfassung Under the leadership of rulers such as Rameses II, Egypt - the most ancient and enduring power of the biblical world - fought every other major power to control an empire that stretched from the Sudan to Palestine. In this book the arms and equipment of Ancient Egypt are examined. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology The Rule of the Hyksos The Limits of Conquest The Military State The New Kingdom Army at War The Battle of Megiddon The Hittite Threat The Battle of Qadesh The Sea Peoples The Plates ...

Product details

• Authors: Mark Healy
• Assisted by: Angus McBride (Illustration), McBride Angus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781855322080
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-208-0
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Elite; Elite
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Middle East / Egypt (see also Ancient / Egypt), HISTORY / Ancient / General, Egypt, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Firearms & Weapons, Warfare & defence, Ancient World, Ancient History, Weapons and equipment, Militaria, arms and armour, African history: pre-colonial period, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Military