The Battle of Kadesh (Classic Reprint): A Study in the Earliest Known Military Strategy

Delve into the Battle of Kadesh through the eyes of James Henry Breasted.

This edition clarifies the movements, tactics, and historical context behind Ramses II’s famous clash.

The study traces how commanders understood battlefield advantage in the fourteenth century B.C. It examines the sequence of troop positions, the pivotal moments at Shabtuna and Kadesh, and how reliefs and inscriptions shape our view of the campaign. While some details remain debated, the author presents a careful reconstruction of the action and its aftermath.

• Learn how the Egyptians and Asiatic forces were arranged in the first, second, and third positions
• See how Beduin reports and scouts influenced Ramses’s decisions on the ground
• Understand how reliefs, inscriptions, and contemporary texts contribute to the narrative
• Get editorial notes on differing scholarly views and how they shape the history

Ideal for readers of ancient history, Egyptology, and military history.