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
For many historians, military history began in Classical Greece. Chronologically, however, half of recorded military history occurred before the rise Greeks rose to military predominance. In this groundbreaking and fascinating study, William J. Hamblin synthesises current knowledge of early ancient Near Eastern military history in an accessible way, from the Neolitihic era until the Middle Bronze Ages.
Combining over 100 beautifully crafted maps, charts and graphs with a narrative packed with facts and information, An Atlas of Irish History provides coverage of the main political, military, economic, religious and social changes that have occurred in Ireland and among the Irish abroad over the past two millennia.
This debut from a strong new talent in military science fiction tells the powerful story of military personnel chosen to battle an approaching alien force. It should appeal to fans of David Drake and David Weber.
The armour and weapons of Rome's legionaries and auxiliaries have been the subject of intense research and speculation, and much has been published - but almost nothing on the actual clothing of Imperial soldiers. In this first part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, a specialist author/artist examines the clues which enable us to attempt reconstructions of tunics, cloaks, footwear and other items worn by officers and men all over the empire, from the late Republic to c.200 AD. His text is illustrated with meticulous drawings of surviving relief sculptures - particularly soldiers' gravestones - and eight striking colour plates.
