The Quest for the Hittites : Uncovering a Forgotten Civilization.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Labruto, Fausto.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hittites.

Archaeology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2023.

Summary:

The Quest for the Hittites by Fausto Labruto explores the rediscovery of the Hittite civilization, a once-forgotten society that eluded historians for centuries. This book delves into the journey of researchers who pieced together historical, linguistic, and archaeological clues over a hundred years to uncover the mysteries of the Hittites. Set against significant historical events like the Great War and the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the book highlights the lives and contributions of explorers and linguists dedicated to this quest. Written for a general audience, it combines thorough research with engaging storytelling, providing insight into the Hittites' history and culture. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Preface

Introduction

1. The Beginning

2. Hittites and Where to Find Them

3. Anatolia

4. Writing Letters

5. Hattusa

6. Eat Bread, Drink Wine

7. The Hittites Start to Tell Their Story

8. Troy

9. Between the Two Wars

10. From Plague to Family Dramas

11. Luwian

12. The Late Bronze Age Collapse

Epilogue

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Labruto, Fausto The Quest for the Hittites

ISBN:

9781476650166

1476650160