The Hittites
The Hittites by O. R. Gurney, published by Penguin Books on February 5, 1991, is a revised edition that spans 240 pages. This book explores the rediscovery of the ancient Hittite empire, a significant achievement in historical scholarship over the past century. Known from biblical references, the Hittites were a formidable kingdom characterized by advanced political organization, military prowess, and a rich literary tradition inscribed in cuneiform on clay tablets.
Readers will find a detailed reconstruction of Hittite civilization, drawing from both established and contemporary sources to provide a comprehensive view. The text delves into various aspects of their society, including their administration of justice and unique artistic expressions evident in stone monuments and rock carvings. This edition offers an insightful examination of the Hittites, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient history and archaeology.
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The rediscovery of the ancient empire of the Hittites has been a major achievement of the last hundred years. Known from the Old Testament as one of the tribes occupying the Promised Land, the Hittites were in reality a powerful neighboring kingdom: highly advanced in political organization, administration of justice and military genius; with a literature inscribed in cuneiform writing on clay tablets; and with a rugged and individual figurative art, to be seen on stone monuments and on scattered rock faces in isolated areas. Newly revised and updated, this classic account reconstructs, in fascinating detail, a complete and balanced picture of Hittite civilization, using both established and more recent sources.
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