The Hittites : Lost Civilizations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stone, Damien.

Series:

Lost Civilizations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hittites.

Civilization, Ancient.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Westmont : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2023.

Summary:

An accessible introduction to the Bronze Age culture in Asia Minor.Famed for their warriors, the Hittites flourished in the region of modern Turkey from the seventeenth to thirteenth centuries BC. In this book, archaeologist Damien Stone explores the rich history of the Hittite civilization beyond their skill in battle, from religious reverence for the sun and storms to eclectic rock carvings which survive to this day. Stone describes the colorful succession of Hittite rulers, complete with assassinations, intrigue, and an evil stepmother, but he also parses the development of the Hittite language and considers the Hittites' legacy in religion, art, and culture today. In short, The Hittites is a wide-ranging, accessible introduction to this vibrant ancient culture.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Chronology

Prologue

1. Rediscovering a Lost Civilization

2. Political and Military History

3. Via Diplomacy or War: Hittite International Relations

4. Major Sites of the Hittites

5. Art and Material Culture

6. Hittite Religion and Mythology

7. Society and the Law

8. Beyond the Bronze Age: A Continuing Hittite Legacy

References

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Stone, Damien The Hittites

ISBN:

9781789147360

OCLC:

1351747475