The Hittites
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A landmark work in ancient Near Eastern studies, The Hittites presents a comprehensive account of one of the most formidable civilisations of the second millennium BC, whose empire once rivalled Egypt across the expanse of Asia Minor and the Levant. O.R. Gurney, a foremost authority on Hittite culture, chronicles the art, religion, law, warfare, and social organisation of this long-forgotten people with scholarly precision and accessible clarity. Drawing on decades of archaeological excavation and the decipherment of cuneiform texts, the work reconstructs a rich and sophisticated civilisation that shaped the ancient world in ways only recently understood. A foundational text for anyone interested in the Bronze Age Near East, it remains essential reading for students of history, archaeology, and ancient cultures alike.
The Hittites
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in ancient Near Eastern studies, The Hittites presents a comprehensive account of one of the most formidable civilisations of the second millennium BC, whose empire once rivalled Egypt across the expanse of Asia Minor and the Levant. O.R. Gurney, a foremost authority on Hittite culture, chronicles the art, religion, law, warfare, and social organisation of this long-forgotten people with scholarly precision and accessible clarity. Drawing on decades of archaeological excavation and the decipherment of cuneiform texts, the work reconstructs a rich and sophisticated civilisation that shaped the ancient world in ways only recently understood. A foundational text for anyone interested in the Bronze Age Near East, it remains essential reading for students of history, archaeology, and ancient cultures alike.
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in ancient Near Eastern studies, The Hittites presents a comprehensive account of one of the most formidable civilisations of the second millennium BC, whose empire once rivalled Egypt across the expanse of Asia Minor and the Levant. O.R. Gurney, a foremost authority on Hittite culture, chronicles the art, religion, law, warfare, and social organisation of this long-forgotten people with scholarly precision and accessible clarity. Drawing on decades of archaeological excavation and the decipherment of cuneiform texts, the work reconstructs a rich and sophisticated civilisation that shaped the ancient world in ways only recently understood. A foundational text for anyone interested in the Bronze Age Near East, it remains essential reading for students of history, archaeology, and ancient cultures alike.
