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The Battle Of Kadesh

The Battle Of Kadesh

James Henry Breasted

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789354152252

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At the dawn of recorded history, two ancient superpowers clashed on the fields of Kadesh, shaping the very foundations of military strategy. The Battle Of Kadesh: A Study In The Earliest Known Military Strategy by James Henry Breasted is a masterful exploration of this pivotal encounter between Egypt and the Hittite Empire - a moment that echoes through the annals of bronze age warfare.Breasted, renowned for his authoritative works on ancient Egyptian history, guides readers through a meticulous historical military analysis. With clarity and reverence, he unpacks the tactics, diplomacy, and human ambition that defined the Egyptian-Hittite conflict. This is more than an ancient warfare study; it is a rare glimpse into the origins of strategic thought, offering students of ancient history and scholars of military strategy a compelling battle of Kadesh analysis that remains relevant to this day.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both casual enthusiasts and classic-literature collectors will find in Breasted’s military strategy book a cultural artefact: a window into the earliest military strategy ever recorded, and a cornerstone for anyone fascinated by academic military history.

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