The Hittites by O. R. Gurney

In this definitive study, O. R. Gurney brings to life one of the great forgotten civilizations of the ancient Near East — the Hittite Empire. Combining archaeology, linguistics, and history, he reconstructs the rise and fall of a powerful kingdom that once rivaled Egypt and Assyria. With scholarly precision and accessible style, The Hittites explores their art, religion, diplomacy, and enduring influence on the ancient world, offering readers a fascinating window into humanity’s earliest empires.