ARCH 1630 Fighting Pharaohs: Ancient Egyptian Warfare

When and why did the ancient Egyptians engage in war? Who was fighting? What were their weapons like and what were their military strategies? What were the political situations that caused them to go to war? How did warfare impact Egyptian society? In studying Egyptian history and society through the pervasive motif of war, we will gain an understanding of the forces that shaped Egyptian culture.

TTh 1:00-2:20. Instructor: Laurel Bestock