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.
Название: Ancient Armies of the Middle East
Author: Terence Wise
Illustrator: Angus McBride
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 19 Mar 1981
Серия: Men-at-Arms
ISBN: 9780850453843
Страниц: 48 pages
Язык: english
Формат: pdf в rar
Размер: 38.1 Мб
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