Chapter 4. Political Organization and Social Structure
Published Online: 16 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470696644.ch4
Copyright © 2007 Marc Van De Mieroop
Book Title
The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II
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How to Cite
Van De Mieroop, M. (2008) Political Organization and Social Structure, in The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470696644.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 APR 2008
- Published Print: 16 NOV 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405160698
Online ISBN: 9780470696644
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Keywords:
- political organization;
- social structure;
- modern scholarship;
- akhetaten;
- self-sufficient estate
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Akhetaten
New Capitals and the Concentration of Power
Capital Cities and Notions of Kingship
Citadels and Social Structures
Struggles for Power
Lavish Tombs
Systemic Social Inequality