This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians; who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare; and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians; whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops – The Babylonians; whose people were granted land in return for army service – the horned warriors of the Elamites – the Egyptians; with thier heavy spearmen and archers – the tribal and warlike Libyans – Nubians and Ethiopians – Hyksos – the armies of the Hittite Empire – the Sea People and others.
#1400023 in Books 1998-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.94 x .54 x 8.20l; #File Name: 0847690547160 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. civil rights more than MLKBy M D MazinsThis book is about broadening the perspective of the Civil Rights Movement. Included is information that opens the view of the Civil Rights Movements beyond the white wash easy to feel proud of version that is taught in schools. Looking at the movements from the top down; as in court decisions or laws made; as well as then looking from a grass roots perspective gives a fuller understanding of how far we have come and how far we need to go. It allows for a deeper look at those that did not make the newspapers; the news; or the media and their input; sacrifices; and struggles. Well worth the read.Both authors utilize documents from the period that give a broader look and a deeper understanding of the situation if not the decisions made by the United States government; presidents; and congress during these times. The Civil Rights Movement is often thought of as a bus boycott; I Have a Dream; and voting rights; it's so much more and this book is short; easy to read; and easy to comprehend the concepts within. Highly recommended especially for students or those feeling a deeper look into Civil Rights is warranted.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A true debateBy DiegoI read this book for a class on Civil Rights at the University level. It consists of two sides of a debate; with a number of documents attached by each author to support his position. In summary; it pits the "big-event" theory of the civil rights movement ("top down" by Lawson) against the bottom-up approach argued by Payne. Both arguments are very well done and by putting the two positions together the reader will have a nicely-balanced summary of the civil rights movement in the middle of the 20th Century.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Felipe Hullthank you
