How Long to Read Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC

By William J. Hamblin

How Long Does it Take to Read Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 50 minutes to read Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC by William J. Hamblin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The only book available that covers this subject, Warfare in the Ancient Near East is a groundbreaking and fascinating study of ancient near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the middle Bronze Ages. Drawing on an extensive range of textual, artistic and archaeological data, William J. Hamblin synthesizes current knowledge and offers a detailed analysis of the military technology, ideology and practices of Near Eastern warfare. Paying particular attention to the earliest known examples of holy war ideaology in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Hamblin focuses on: * recruitment and training of the infantry * the logistics and weaponry of warfare * the shift from stone to metal weapons * the role played by magic * narratives of combat and artistic representations of battle * the origins and development of the chariot as military transportation * fortifications and siegecraft *developments in naval warfare. Beautifully illustrated, including maps of the region, this book is essential for experts and non-specialists alike.

How long is Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC?

Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC by William J. Hamblin is 590 pages long, and a total of 147,500 words.

This makes it 199% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 26 minutes to read Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC aloud.

What Reading Level is Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC?

Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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