The Hittites: The story of a Forgotten Empire

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry), 1845-1933.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Hittites: The Story of a Forgotten Empire" by A. H. Sayce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the significance and intricacies of the Hittite civilization, a powerful and influential empire that has largely faded from historical memory. Sayce aims to resurrect the story of the Hittites by connecting archaeological discoveries, biblical references, and ancient inscriptions, bringing their legacy back into the scholarly fold. At the start of the book, the author introduces the Hittites and highlights their importance as a historical power, particularly in relation to the Old Testament narratives. He discusses how skepticism about their existence has been overturned by recent archaeological findings that affirm their formidable role in ancient geopolitical dynamics. Sayce outlines various biblical references to the Hittites, illustrating their interactions with other significant civilizations such as the Egyptians and Assyrians while providing a foundation for understanding the rise and fall of this once-prominent empire. Through this exploration, the author sets the stage for a detailed investigation of Hittite culture, language, and contributions to history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Hittites of the Bible

The Hittites on the monuments of Egypt and Assyria

The Hittite monuments

The Hittite empire

The Hittite cities and race

Hittite religion and art

The inscriptions

Hittite trade and industry.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-07-15