Ancient Jewish Armies 1200–586 BC

Raffaele D'Amato, PhD, the author of some 40 books, has taught at the University of Ferrara, and was a visiting professor at Fatih University, Istanbul. He currently works as an archaeological consultant and lawyer, and also as an external researcher for the University of Ferrara.Giorgio Albertini is a highly experienced illustrator in a range of subjects, with a long-standing interest in the armies of the ancient world.

• (subject to confirmation)INTRODUCTIONCHRONOLOGYHISTORYThe Late Bronze Age, 1550–1150 BC – Early Israelite settlements – The Iron Age I: From the transition to the military institutions of the united kingdom of Israel (c. 1047–930 BC) – The Iron Age II: The division of the kingdom: the northern kingdom of Israel, 930-720 BC, and the kingdom of Judah, 930–586 BCMILITARY ORGANIZATIONExodus and conquest, Judges – Saul, David and Solomon: The united kingdom of Israel –Iron Age II Palestine: Israel and Judah between the 10th and 6th centuries BCE –The Kingdom of Israel; The Kingdom of Judah – Size of Israelite armies – Bodyguards and elite troopsREPRESENTATIVE CAMPAIGNS AND BATTLESThe conquest of Ai, 13th century BC or early 12th century BC – The battle of Michmash, 1025 BC – Jerusalem, 1000 BCCLOTHING, ARMS AND EQUIPMENTClothing – Helmets – Armour – Shields – Swords and daggers – Spears and javelins – Bows and arrows – Slings – Axes and other equipment – Chariots – Musical instrumentsFORTIFICATIONS AND SIEGESRELIGION AND WARFAREPLATE COMMENTARIESBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX