Kings of Stone: The Hittite Enigma (Sunset in Bronze)

Discover the lost empire that rivaled ancient Egypt and Babylonia. For centuries, the Hittites slipped into near oblivion, until archaeologists pieced together their astonishing legacy from ruins and clay tablets. Drawing on decades of research, archaeologist R. Jay Driskill brings this enigmatic civilization vividly to life. From their sudden rise in the early second millennium BCE to their collapse around 1180 BCE, the Hittites reshaped the ancient Near East with innovations in law, diplomacy, and the art of war. Blending the latest archaeological discoveries with translations of cuneiform texts, Driskill reveals the inner workings of Hittite society, its Indo-European language, its religion, and its people’s daily struggles and triumphs. Both accessible and deeply researched, this book offers a compelling portrait of a forgotten empire whose influence still echoes across history. R Jay Driskill brings his unique blend of journalistic storytelling and archaeological expertise to this compelling exploration of the Hittite's world. View Less