{"product_id":"the-hittites-lost-civilizations-9781789146844","title":"The Hittites: Lost Civilizations","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn accessible introduction to the Bronze Age culture in Asia Minor. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Famed for their warriors, the Hittites flourished in the region of modern Turkey from the seventeenth to thirteenth centuries BC. In this book, archaeologist Damien Stone explores the rich history of the Hittite civilization beyond their skill in battle, from religious reverence for the sun and storms to eclectic rock carvings which survive to this day. Stone describes the colorful succession of Hittite rulers, complete with assassinations, intrigue, and an evil stepmother, but he also parses the development of the Hittite language and considers the Hittites' legacy in religion, art, and culture today. In short, \u003ci\u003eThe Hittites\u003c\/i\u003e is a wide-ranging, accessible introduction to this vibrant ancient culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781789146844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192","brand":"Damien Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42567558889653,"sku":"9781789146844","price":24.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e1a8e922-c07e-4a2f-96b5-750ef7165ba8.jpg?v=1671551720","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-hittites-lost-civilizations-9781789146844","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}