Chapter Iii--the Eighteenth Theban Dynasty

THUTMOSIS I. AND HIS ARMY--HATSHOPSITU AND THUTMOSIS III.

Thutmosis I.'s campaign in Syria--The organisation of the Egyptian army: the infantry of the line, the archers, the horses, and the charioteers--The classification of the troops according to their arms--Marching and encampment in the enemy's country: battle array--Chariot-charges--The enumeration and distribution of the spoil--The vice-royalty of Rush and the adoption of Egyptian customs by the Ethiopian tribes.

The first successors of Thutmosis I.: Ahmasi and Hatshopsitit, Thutmosis II--The temple of Deir el-Bahari and the buildings of Karnah--The Ladders of Incense--The expedition to Puanit: bartering with the natives, the return of the fleet.

Thutmosis III.: his departure for Asia, the battle of Megiddo and the subjection of Southern Syria--The year 23 to the year 28 of his reign--Conquest of Lotanu and of Mitanni--The campaign of the 33rd year of the king's reign.