War in Ancient EgyptThis book is an introduction to the Pharaonic war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from ca. 15751100 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. The author highlights technological developments during this period, such as the new use of chariots and siege technology, and considers the socio