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How did the first organized military forces shape the very foundations of human civilization? This work offers a comprehensive investigation into the military systems of the Ancient Near East, tracing the systemic evolution of warfare from the pioneering Sumerian city-states to the vast, sophisticated imperial machinery of the Persian Empire.
By integrating Ancient History, International Relations, and Political Economy, Kağan Dönmez explores how military power was not merely a tool of conquest, but the fundamental driver of state formation, logistical innovation, and administrative complexity.
As the third monograph in the author`s acclaimed series on ancient strategic thought, this volume pro
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Gelince Haber VerThe army was not just a defender of borders; it was the first and most complex bureaucratic apparatus of the ancient state." — Kağan Dönmez
Warfare in the Ancient Near East: Armies and Strategy from Sumer to Persia
How did the first organized military forces shape the very foundations of human civilization? This work offers a comprehensive investigation into the military systems of the Ancient Near East, tracing the systemic evolution of warfare from the pioneering Sumerian city-states to the vast, sophisticated imperial machinery of the Persian Empire.
By integrating Ancient History, International Relations, and Political Economy, Kağan Dönmez explores how military power was not merely a tool of conquest, but the fundamental driver of state formation, logistical innovation, and administrative complexity.
As the third monograph in the author`s acclaimed series on ancient strategic thought, this volume provides an essential resource for scholars and students alike. It bridges the gap between antiquity`s tactical realities and the socio-political structures that continue to inform global strategic thought today.
