{"product_id":"forgotten-thrones-of-anatolia-samuel-whitby-9798267854610","title":"Forgotten Thrones of Anatolia: The Sea Peoples, Fallen Cities, and Hatti's Last Survivors","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat happened to the mighty Hittite Empire and why did the world of the Bronze Age crumble into chaos?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStep into a world where empires rivaled the power of Egypt and Babylon, where trade stretched from Anatolia to Greece, Egypt, and beyond, and where the streets of once-great cities thrived with wealth, art, and innovation. \u003ci\u003eAnd then, almost overnight, it all vanished.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eForgotten Thrones of Anatolia: The Sea Peoples, Fallen Cities, and Hatti's Last Survivors\u003c\/b\u003e, historian Samuel Whitby unravels the gripping story of the Hittites-their rise, their grandeur, and their mysterious disappearance during the cataclysmic Bronze Age Collapse. Discover how droughts, famine, earthquakes, tin shortages, and the fearsome invasions of the Sea Peoples converged to shatter civilizations that had endured for centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you're about to uncover will change how you see the ancient world: from the desperate relief deals between Queen Puduhepa and Ramesses II, to early experiments with iron and possibly steel that challenged the very monopoly of military power. Few people know the hidden truth behind the ruins of Hattusa, the burned cities of Ugarit, and the rise of the Neo-Hittite kingdoms that preserved fragments of a culture thought lost forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book reveals: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe intricate trade networks and palace economies that once bound the Near East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe natural disasters and political upheavals that triggered one of history's most dramatic collapses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow oral traditions, myths, and legends like the Trojan War emerged from the ashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe enduring legacy of Hatti in Carchemish and the echoes that survive even today in modern Turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts, archaeology buffs, and anyone captivated by the rise and fall of ancient empires, this narrative blends meticulous research with immersive storytelling to bring the Bronze Age to life. \u003ci\u003eExperience the thrill, the tragedy, and the enduring echoes of a civilization that shaped the ancient world.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReady to uncover the truth? \u003cb\u003eGet your copy today and journey through the lost world of the Hittites, where empires rise, fall, and leave secrets waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Whitby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267854610\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Samuel Whitby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450351005951,"sku":"9798267854610","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_909364e6-98f4-4656-9d62-bdc6871706d7.jpg?v=1777267288","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/forgotten-thrones-of-anatolia-samuel-whitby-9798267854610","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}