Written by Trevor Bryce, one of the world's leading experts on the Hittites, this book charts the rise and fall of a warrior people famed for the ferocity, who built an empire which stretched from Mesopotamia to Syria and Palestine. For nearly a century the Hittites fought a draining war against the Egyptians - the climax of which saw the Hittites defeated and their 400-year-old empire destroyed at Qadesh. Bryce details the day-to-day lives of the Hittite warriors, examining their training, equipment, tactics and their unique attitude to religion and warrior ethos. This book is a fascinating and enlightening addition to an often ignored subject.
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Charts the rise and fall of a warrior people famed for the ferocity, who built an empire which stretched from Mesopotamia to Syria and Palestine. This work details the day-to-day lives of the Hittite warriors, examining their training, equipment, tactics and their attitude to religion and warrior ethos.
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Introduction · Chronology · The Hierarchy of Command · Enlistment · Clothing and Equipment · The Hittites on Campaign · Training and Discipline · Belief and Belonging · The Army in Battle · The Life and Duties of a Soldier · Sites, Museums and Electronic Resources · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · Index
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A concise and thoughtful examination of warriors who, at their peak, rivaled Egypt in military strength.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781846030819
Publisert
2007-08-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
250 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
64

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biographical note

Trevor Bryce is a Classicist and ancient Near Eastern historian who has published extensively on the Classical and Near Eastern worlds. He is currently Emeritus Professor at the University of New England Australia and has been awarded the Australian Centenary Medal for Service to Australian Society and the Humanities in the Study of History. He has held teaching fellowships at numerous universities, including: the University of Oxford and Princeton. In 2004 he was historical consultant for a BBC documentary on the 'Truth of Troy'.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, several 19th century American subjects, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.