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Ancient Jewish Armies 1200–586 BC

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

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This fully illustrated study examines the Jewish armies of the Near East and traces the evolution of their organization and tactics across more than six tumultuous centuries.From their origins as nomadic shepherd warriors employed as mercenaries by the Egyptians and other major civilizations of the Near East, the Jewish people evolved into a nation, Israel, which became the central force in the history of the Fertile Crescent. Drawing upon the latest research and findings, the authors chart the evolution of Jewish military organization and customs from the conquest of Canaan to conflicts with neighbours and settlers, most notably the Philistines, as the Jewish tribes gathered under the command of a monarch, Saul.The Jewish victories over the Philistines were led by David, conqueror of Jerusalem. David’s son Solomon reorganized the army, which became permanent with specialized troop types such as chariots, as Israel’s military drew upon Egyptian, Hittite, Assyrian and Babylonian practice.The authors explain how after Solomon’s death, the kingdom split in two, with Judah in the south and Israel in the north. Israel fell under Assyrian domination in 721 BC, while Judah survived until the war with the Neo-Babylonian Empire of Nebuchadnezzar, who conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple in 586 BC. The warriors fighting for Israel and Judah are revealed in this fully illustrated account.

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Utgivningsdatum2027-02-18
Mått184 x 248 x 25 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieMen-at-Arms
Antal sidor48
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
IllustratörGiorgio Albertini
ISBN9781472873842

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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