Ancient Armies of the Middle East by Wise, Terence

Ancient Armies of the Middle East (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780850453843)

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Ancient Armies of the Middle East by Wise, Terence

Ancient Armies of the Middle East

$20.00
Ancient Armies of the Middle East by Wise, Terence

Ancient Armies of the Middle East

$20.00
Format: Paperback
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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.

Author: Terence Wise
ISBN-10: 0850453844
ISBN-13: 9780850453843
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 03/19/1981
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.76h x 7.26w x 0.12d
By Terence Wise
By Terence Wise
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Terence Wise is one of Osprey's most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses.

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