Ancient Armies of the Middle East (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
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.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
Ancient Armies of the Middle East (Men-at-Arms),Terence Wise,Angus Mcbride,Osprey Publishing,0850453844,Armies,Equipment,History,History - Military / War,History, Military,History: World,Middle East,Military - General,Military Science,Military uniforms,History / Military / General,History of specific subjects,War & defence operations
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