
War & Trade with the Pharaohs
This book focuses on all aspects of ancient Egypt's foreign relations from prehistory to the arrival of Alexander the Great.
The book is arranged chronologically, and includes up-to-date research, which over the past 20 years has adding a great deal to our knowledge of Egypt's early interactions with the wider world. I delve into warfare, trade, immigration, emigration, the exchange of ideas, periods of unity and periods of political fragmentation, and try to give readers an overview of events going on in the wider world during each period of Egypt's history. You'll find the greatest hits of Egypt's foreign relations, such as the Battle of Qadesh and Hatshepsut's trading mission to Punt, as well as lesser known events, including the Old Kingdom trading mission of Iny and the recently revealed evidence for Middle Kingdom warfare with the city of Byblos. Aimed at general readers and undergraduate students, the book provides an introduction to Egypt's foreign relations, and serves as a foundation for anyone wanting to investigate the subject further.
An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations
Pen and Sword, 2017
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"By declaring this book suitable for interested readers wanting to learn more about Egypt’s interaction with foreigners, Garry Shaw has aimed it squarely at AE Magazine’s readership and has hit the mark. … An entertaining and informative romp, from the joys of imported beer to the horror of invasion, which ably demonstrates the extent of Egyptian foreign affairs." — Ancient Egypt Magazine
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