LoginAncient Armies of the Middle East (Men-at-Arms)
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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 โ The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops โ The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service โ the horned warriors of the Elamites โ the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers โ the tribal and warlike Libyans โ Nubians and Ethiopians โ Hyksos โ the armies of the Hittite Empire โ
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Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
Release date: 19 March 1981
ISBN-10 : 0850453844 | ISBN-13: 9780850453843
Release date: 19 March 1981
ISBN-10 : 0850453844 | ISBN-13: 9780850453843
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