Ancient Egyptian war and weapons /

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by Williams, Brenda.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: People in the past Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Military art and science --Egypt --History. | Weapons, Ancient --Egypt. | Egypt --History, Military. | Egypt --History --To 332 B.C. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index.

Who were the Egyptians? -- The first armies -- Metal weapons -- Invaders with new weapons -- The new army -- The soldier's life -- Into battle -- The chariots -- Axemen and archers -- Swords, spears and stones -- Mercenaries -- Forts and sieges -- Army on the march -- Foreign wars -- Queen-commander -- War at sea -- The general -- Last of the warrior-pharaohs -- Egypt invaded -- How do we know?

Presents an overview of war in ancient Egypt, including noteworthy wars, weaponry, types of fighting, and the importance of warfare in ancient Egyptian society.