Description
Book SynopsisWritten by Trevor Bryce, one of the world's leading experts on the Hittites, this book charts the rise and fall of a warrior people famed for the ferocity, who built an empire which stretched from Mesopotamia to Syria and Palestine. For nearly a century the Hittites fought a draining war against the Egyptians - the climax of which saw the Hittites defeated and their 400-year-old empire destroyed at Qadesh. Bryce details the day-to-day lives of the Hittite warriors, examining their training, equipment, tactics and their unique attitude to religion and warrior ethos. This book is a fascinating and enlightening addition to an often ignored subject.
Table of ContentsIntroduction · Chronology · The Hierarchy of Command · Enlistment · Clothing and Equipment · The Hittites on Campaign · Training and Discipline · Belief and Belonging · The Army in Battle · The Life and Duties of a Soldier · Sites, Museums and Electronic Resources · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · Index
