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Soldier of the Pharaoh: Middle Kingdom Egypt 2055–1650 BC
Nic Fields
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Paperback. 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. Illustrator(s): Reynolds, Wayne; Bull, Peter. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBJH; HBLA; HBW; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 183 x 5. Weight in Grams: 228.
The Pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have almost taken on 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, to hand-to-hand fighters, through to the "sole-companions" of the Pharaoh.
The Pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have almost taken on 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, to hand-to-hand fighters, through to the "sole-companions" of the Pharaoh.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Series
Warrior
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846031069
SKU
V9781846031069
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Nic Fields
Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to University and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France. Peter Bull graduated from art college in 1979 and has worked as a freelance illustrator for over 25 years. He has created both traditional and digital art for publishers worldwide, and also runs the Peter Bull Art Studio, based in Kent, UK, which he founded in 1975. Peter Chesterton has worked closely with Peter Bull on the subject matter of this book.
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