EPISODE · Nov 3, 2021 · 12 MIN
Episode 37: War Stories: The Military Tactics of Ancient Egyptian Rulers As Illustrated by War Records, with Anthony Spalinger
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The lives of ancient Egyptians were truly colorful, and of them, the royals led the most vivid lives. The military pharaohs have left behind many records that give us a glimpse into their warfare style and accounts.In this new episode, Anthony John Spalinger, Emeritus Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Auckland, paints a captivating picture of the pharaoh court, based on his work, “The Books behind the Masks – Sources of Warfare Leadership in Ancient Egypt. Ancient Warfare Series Volume 4.” The book takes previous study of the leadership characteristics of the military pharaohs one step forward by analyzing the war records and literary compositions composed to glorify their rule.Guest: Emeritus Professor Anthony John Spalinger Host: Leigh Giangreco
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The lives of ancient Egyptians were truly colorful, and of them, the royals led the most vivid lives. The military pharaohs have left behind many records that give us a glimpse into their warfare style and accounts. In this new episode, Anthony John Spalinger, Emeritus Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Auckland, paints a captivating picture of the pharaoh court, based on his work, “The Books behind the Masks – Sources of Warfare Leadership in Ancient Egypt. Ancien...
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Episode 37: War Stories: The Military Tactics of Ancient Egyptian Rulers As Illustrated by War Records, with Anthony Spalinger
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