Qadesh 1300 BC: Clash of the Warrior Kings

by Mark Healy

Book Overview

The earliest battle in history which can be reconstructed in detail, Qadesh (c. 1300 BC) pitted the two great warriors of the age against each other, Muwatallish of Hatti and the great warrior-Pharaoh Rameses II. With the Hittites gaining the initial advantage, all seemed lost until Rameses himself led his personal followers into the fray. However, in spite of the appearance of Egyptian reinforcements, the bravery of the pharaoh and the tactically...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855323001
• ISBN13: 9781855323001
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent overview of this epic battle of antiquity.

I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Osprey Military Campaign Series. As usual, the information is concise, to the point, interesting, and a fascinating read. Also, the maps and other illustrations and photos, are fantastic. If you like ancient history, this is an excellent introduction to a particular epic battle of antiquity.

Full of insights and very well Written

Another excellent book from the Osprey Campaign Series. This earliest recorded Battle in the human history is recounted and critiqued by the author in an exciting manner. As opposed to a mundane account of the battle and the events leading to it, the author constantly provides objective strategic insights to the battle based on the analysis of the battlefield as well as the compositions of the armies. This introductory book is well illustrated and provides photographs of key areas of the battlefields. Highly recommend.