This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel - The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops - The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service - the horned warriors of the Elamites - the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers - the tribal and warlike Libyans - Nubians and Ethiopians - Hyksos - the armies of the Hittite Empire - the Sea People and others.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-13
9780850453843
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92084069
Product Key Features
Author
Terence Wise
Publication Name
Ancient Armies of the Middle East
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
1981
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
250mm
Item Width
190mm
Volume
109
Item Weight
185g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Terence Wise
Series Title
Men-At-Arms
Illustrator
Angus Mcbride
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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