58: The Great Turnaround

Conquering Syria. Around 1519 BCE a new King came to power. Thutmose I (Aa-kheper-ka-Re) immediately began securing his rule. He married a cousin (or sister) of his predecessor, then launched two military campaigns. In the process he travelled further than any ruler had done before... Date c.1519 BCE Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments. Follow us on social media www.facebook.com/egyptpodcast and www.twitter.com/egyptianpodcast. Select Bibliography: Anthony Spalinger, War in Ancient Egypt, 2005. Nicolas Grimal, A History of Ancient Egypt, 1994. Aidan Dodson and Dyan Hilton, The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt, 2004 and 2010. James Breasted, A History of Egypt, 1905, 1909 and 1964. James Breasted, Records of Ancient Egypt, Volume II, 1906. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices