Ancient Armies

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This text by Tim Newark 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.

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  • Series: FIGHTING MEN 6005

  • Year: 2,000

  • Pages: 47

  • Pages In File: 47

  • Language: English

  • Topic: 64

  • Library: mexmat

  • Issue: 20

  • Org File Size: 15,235,280

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