Description
| Product ID: | 9780415255899 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Warfare and History |
| Title: | Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC |
| Subtitle: | Holy Warriors at the Dawn of History |
| Authors: | Author: William J. Hamblin |
| Page Count: | 544 |
| Subjects: | General and world history, General & world history, Military history, Military history |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Beautifully illustrated, with maps of the region and drawing on an extensive range of textual, artistic and archaeological data, this is the only book that covers ancient Near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the middle Bronze Ages. The only book available that covers this subject, Warfare in the Ancient Near East is a groundbreaking and fascinating study of ancient near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the middle Bronze Ages. Drawing on an extensive range of textual, artistic and archaeological data, William J. Hamblin synthesizes current knowledge and offers a detailed analysis of the military technology, ideology and practices of Near Eastern warfare. Paying particular attention to the earliest known examples of holy war ideaology in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Hamblin focuses on: * recruitment and training of the infantry Beautifully illustrated, including maps of the region, this book is essential for experts and non-specialists alike. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2006-02-23 |
