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The Army of Ptolemaic Egypt 323 to 204 BC: An Institutional and Operational History Hardcover – December 11, 2020

by Paul Johstono (Author)
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A study of the Ptolemaic army as an institution reconstructed through a wide range of ancient sources, from histories to documentary papyri and inscriptions to archaeological finds.

The Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled Egypt and much of the eastern Mediterranean basin for nearly 300 years. As a Macedonian dynasty, they derived much of their legitimacy from military activity. As an Egyptian dynasty, they derived much of their real wealth and power from maintaining a secure hold on their new homeland. As lords of a far-flung empire, they maintained much of their authority through garrisons and the threat of military action. To achieve this they devoted much of their activity to the development and maintenance of a large army and navy.

This work focuses on the period of the first four Ptolemies, from the acquisition of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great to the great battle of Raphia more than a century later. It offers a study of the Ptolemaic army as an institution, and of its military operations, both reconstructed through a wide range of ancient sources, from histories to documentary papyri and inscriptions to archaeological finds. It examines the reasons for Ptolemaic successes and failures, the causes and nature of military change and reform, and the particular details of the Ptolemaic army's soldier classes, unit organization, equipment, tactics, and the Ptolemaic state's strategy to compile a military history of the golden age of one of the classical world's significant forces.
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    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pen and Sword Military
  4. Publication date
    December 11, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1473833833
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1473833838
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"Johstono's glimpses into second-century developments in his conclusion makes one hope a second volume is in the works. In any case, The Army of Ptolemaic Egypt, 323 to 204 BC makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of the Ptolemaic state apparatus and Hellenistic warfare more broadly."
Michigan War Studies Review

“Overall, Johstono’s work provides a good study of the Ptolemaic army and its relation to the Ptolemaic state, asks good, pointed questions about the ethnicity of the various troops that made up the Ptolemaic force, and challenges the narrative of decadence and decline in the Egyptian army.”
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“A seminal and outstanding contribution to personal, professional, community, and academic library Egyptian Military History collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists…”
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About the Author

Paul Johstono gained his PhD from Duke University, North Carolina, USA, with a thesis on Hellenistic military institutions. He is an Associate Professor of Military History and Security Studies at the Air Command & Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, where he designs and teaches leadership and ethics curriculum. He was previously Associate Professor for History of Warfare and Leadership Studies at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He was formerly lead project historian for the video game team, Europa Barbarorum. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on Hellenistic military history, Ptolemaic history, and ancient historiography, but this is his first monograph. He regularly speaks on ancient warfare, leadership, and strategy. He resides in Wetumpka, Alabama, USA, with his wife and three children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen and Sword Military (December 11, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473833833
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473833838
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
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Jeffrey A. Jonas
5.0 out of 5 stars An important solid new work on the Ptolemaic army
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021
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Paul Johstono has done a terrific job of creating a work of historical reference for historians and useful information for wargamers of the period. The book is serious history so it is a heavy lift. At first one is a bit confused that the work dives into the order of battle of the great battle of Raphia first, but as the book progresses the themes, one understands why this was the format.
The author stakes his claim that the Ptolemaic army - which started from zero in 320 BC, grew to a size where the army at Raphia could be fielded from both citizens and foreign mercenaries. How this was an evolution and over the period of the wars of Diadochi there was an ebb and flow of fortunes.
One should take notes. The evidence of this evolution is in the details of deeds and land grants to citizens as well the conduct of governance of the local Egyptian population.
It is a complex theme to weave together, and I applaud the author for making it readable (as many historical treatises on the subject are extremely dense matter).
Maybe not a starting point to understand the rise (and in the next promised volume fall) of the Ptolemaic institutions that made them the longest surviving Successor state, but for the very interested reader in Ptolemaic strategy and organizations this work shines.
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V. Horadam
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
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Nice compilation and overview of the known records about the Ptolemaic period military and tactics. Much of which I have not reviewed in such a comprehensive manner.
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FECone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
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A brilliant guide to ancient military history!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
Because I know from the fora that this guy worked on EBII.
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