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Additional Bibliographical Details London 2011

Professor of History University of Columbia Books published on Near Eastern, Egyptian and Babylonian history. Does this give his opinions credibility? (v's a humble high school history teacher or a textbook written by teachers)

What does this suggest about 'nature' of empire? ie empire was not a defensive measure. Following the defeat of the Hyksos and Nubians by Ahmose, further expansion was for asserting Egypt's power and economic benefit. Just look at the lists of 'tribute' that Thutmose III recorded in his inscriptions such as the Annals.

Relevant for dot point: image of warrior pharaoh, but not for this assessment task so I can skim over How did this image evolve over time? How was this image linked to the gods and ma'at? How did Amenhotep II develop image ? How was the image portrayed in the sources? Where were these sources found?

Relevant for syllabus dot point: development and role of army I can revisit later for this info as required, but skim now for this task.

Warrior Pharaoh

Role & Development of Army

Relevant for syllabus dot point: contribution of prominent officials revisit later, skim now

See Ahmose, Son of Abana

Role of Beaurocrats

paragrpah focus: on Ahmose, son of Abana.

This implies that the nature of empire was different in Nubia. How/Why was it different from Asia? Read on for points

authoritively, completely: no loose ends

read: Tombos Stela

Van de Mieroop believes that by the time of Thutmose IV Nubia at least as far as the Third Cataract was administered 'as if it were an integral part of Egypt'. That's a useful quote, especially if compared to how northern empire was administered.The paragrpahs that follow look at how Nubia was oeganised and managed. Note how he suggests that beyond the third cataract was more of a sphere of influence.

Important aspect ofthe nature of any empire - part of what an empire is about. Empires exist for economic exploitation ('purely economic' implies Egypt's involvement had nothing to do with the defence / protection of Egypt) Gold, Gold, Gold!

NOTE: Tutankhamun is outside our HP & can not be used as an aexample.

'Moreover' gives emphasis to something additional that is equally as inportant.

Fundamental difference in the nature of the Egyptian Empire in the north. Can you explain that difference? - city-states- other emerging power - Mitanni - controlled vassal princes in Syria

While in ths south Nubia was annexed, in the north military campaigns before Thutmose III 'were more raids than attempts at annexation'.

How did Thutmose III change Egypt's policy towards western Asia 9Syria Palestine)?

Thutmose III was greatest warrior pharaoh of early NK, but according to Van de Mieroop, even his constant campaigning over 17 yrs did not mean 'conquest' of Styria. Only sothern Palestine was tight;y controlled, while vassal princes ruled with some independence father north.

Again, notice the economic interests of Egypt are cited by Van de Mieroop. Why was Syria important?

Note change of Egyptian policy with Amenhotep II and Thutmose IV.Thus dot point: 'maintenance of empire: Amenhotep II and ThutmoseIV'

EFFECTS OF EMPIRE Good summary Not relevant to assessment task, but relevant to Society and Impact of Empire.

Effects of Empire