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This text by Tim Newark explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops – The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service – the horned warriors of the Elamites – the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers – the tribal and warlike Libyans – Nubians and Ethiopians – Hyksos – the armies of the Hittite Empire – the Sea People and others.

В книжку вошли три английские легенды, среди которых знаменитый «Беовульф». В издании использован уникальный метод для тренировки навыков чтения. Тексты произведений не адаптированы, снабжены русскими переводами и словариками, что способствует эффективному освоению английского языка. Издание предназначено для всех, кто изучает английский язык, интересуется английской культурой и стремится читать книги в оригинале.

Полный вариант заголовка: «The confessions of William Henry Ireland : сontaining the particulars of his fabrication of the Shakspeare manuscripts; together with anecdotes and opinions (hitherto unpubl.) of many distinguished persons in the literary, political, and theatrical world».

Полный вариант заголовка: «Inquiry concerning the site of ancient Palibothra : conjectured to lie with in the limits of the modern district of Bhaugulpoor according to researches made on the spot in 1811 and 1812 / by William Francklin».

Полный вариант заголовка: «England, Scotland, and Ireland : Vol. 3 : in 4 volumes : illustrated with 84 coloured engravings : containing a description of the character, manners, customs, dress, diversions, and other peculiarities of the inhabitants of Great Britain / edited by W.H. Pyne».