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Summary: Some of the kindest people around.
Review: First, I would like to say I'm an Assyrian and I would like to clarify the bad image publicized by some people. Just because the Assyrians had the first greatest military, doesn't mean they weren't nice people. All armies were brutal, Persian, Greek, Roman, etc... Beside having a great military, Assyrians contributed to medicine, astronomy, science and all the other fields. A person must do some research before making such claims.
As for the book, it includes some excellent information. And the illustrations were also excellent.
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Summary: "The Ancient Assyrian" a short history of Ashur
Review: Healy's book gives a quick review of the Assyria Empire from start to finish in a mere 64 pages. However its shortness is made up by the wonderful photos (12 in color) and diagrams presented in the book. One unusaul aspect of this book is there is no table of contents, index, or biblography. It's almost written like a research paper that was converted into a published book. Nevertheless the purchase price is well worth the money.
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Summary: Not nice people
Review: They wer once a mighty Empire-forged in battle, maintained by
State Terrorism, and ended when their numerous enemies joined
to destroy them.You can thank them for originating the gruesome practice of im-
palement as a weapon of terror, later adopted by Wallachia's
Prince Vlad Tepes. Military historians will find this of interest, as will Living
History buffs, for the illustrations are excellent, details of
armor, war-chariots, etc. are all depicted very well. These were not exactly the nicest people on the block in the an-
cient Middle East, far from it, but a study of their history is
integral to furthering one's understanding of Middle Eastern
history.
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Summary: An excellent resource
Review: This fascinating book is an excellent resource to have on the ancient Assyrians. It begins with a history of the Assyrians, from earliest times, through their rise to greatness, and on to their fall. Then, the book gets into the part that is its truly greatest part, a look at the tactics and technology of the Assyrian army. The crowning glory of the book, though, is definitely the twelve color illustrations by the great Angus McBride, which shows the Assyrians as they truly looked.
This is a great book, an excellent resource for anyone who is studying the Assyrians or ancient warfare. Even though the book is short, it is crammed full of useful and interesting information, one that I highly treasure. I give this gook my highest recommendation.
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Summary: Unsurpassed Illustrations
Review: Without detracting from an otherwise well researched & written book, the awesome artwork in this book is worth the price tenfold. Best illustrations anywhere on the subject.
Rating:
Summary: Unsurpassed Illustrations
Review: Without detracting from an otherwise well researched & written book, the awesome artwork in this book is worth the price tenfold. Best illustrations anywhere on the subject.
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