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Bronze Age Military Equipment Hardcover – 17 Nov. 2011

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This book is a fascinating discussion of the development of the military equipment of the earliest organized armies. Dan Howard describes the development of weapons, armour and chariots, how they were made and their tactical use in battle. Spanning from the introduction of massed infantry by the Sumerians (c. 26th century BC) through to the collapse of the chariot civilizations (c. 12th century BC), this is the period of the epic struggles described in the Old Testament and Homer's Iliad, the clashes of mighty empires like those of the Babylonians, Egyptians and Hittites. rnThe author draws on the latest research and archaeology, as well as his own experiences of using and making replica weapons and armour, to challenge established views and bring fresh insights to this fascinating period of military history. The main regions of discussion are the Aegean, the Near East and the Middle East but some reference is also made to other relevant cultures such as the Aryan Indians and the Shang Chinese.

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172 pages
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English
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Pen & Sword Military
Publication date

17 Nov. 2011
Dimensions

15.88 x 1.91 x 23.5 cm
ISBN-10

1848842937
ISBN-13

978-1848842939
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The main strength of this book is Howard's determination to stick to provable facts. He gives a very convincing explanation. A very valuable piece of work. A splendid overview of the current state of knowledge on the military equipment of these early civilisations. --hist of war

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (17 Nov. 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1848842937
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1848842939
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 1.91 x 23.5 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 300,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 131 in Antique & Collectable Militaria & Weapons
- 192 in Ancient Military History (Books)
- 344 in History of Weapons in World War II

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A very illuminating book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2020

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This is the best book on the subject of bronze age military equipment that one could imagine. It includes assessments of how equipment might have been used complete with results of trials of replica items, plus a section on the size and shape of shields which comes up with some suprising conclusions. If you have any interest in the subject you will find this book fascinating.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2021

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thank you very much

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John David Richardson

just What I've Been lookinbg For!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2013

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Brilliant! Concisely written - not a word wasted, beautifully and informatively written and illustrated - a cannot -put-down for someone like me! Christmas and Birthday all in one!

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Arthur

And the book is Bronze Age Military Equipment

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2013

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Although the picture is of another Dan Howard book, the book actually posted is the one described, Bronze Age Military Equipment, which is a great book.

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Kadeshuk

Well argued coverage of Middle East and Mediterranean Bronze Age weapons and armour.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2020

I have owned this book for three years and have only just read it. It was well written and logically laid out with credit given to those who have constructed replica weapons and armour and then tested them. These are well covered in the colour plates in the book. There are also a number of black and white illustrations though for me the book would have benefitted with more of these, although I have other books with photographs or illustrations which covered the areas I thought really would have been enriched by illustration. The book ends with an overview of what different cultures would be armed and armoured with. There is a lengthy section on the Trojan war and considerable use of sections of Homer. Although there is a substantial time discrepancy between events and writing the points are well argued and are supported by archaeological evidence which is alas not illustrated for the points being discussed. There was little I found controversial, though I did not agree with the authors assertion that Minoan and Mycenaeans did not use long spears for chariot warfare when this is supported both by Homer and archaeological illustrations ; he is of the opinion that they used bows as a primary weapon for chariot warriors when this is NOT supported by evidence. I found it strange that he used Homer to support his views on armour and shields but discards Homer on weapons. Other than that I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone interested in the era.

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