Title: Chariot : the astounding rise and fall of the world's first war machine /
Authors: Cotterell, Arthur.
Publisher: Pimlico,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Chariots.; Chariot warfare.
Abstract: "This unique book traces the rise and fall of the chariot right across the Old World, from Britain to Korea. Illustrated throughout and exploring the chariot's legacy - not least as depicted in Hollywood films - it provides a broad-ranging and fascinating view of the world's first revolutionary war machine."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- Chariot battle -- The rise of the charioteer -- West Asia and Egypt -- Europe -- India -- China -- The end of the war chariot -- Survivals, ritual and racing -- Afterword : Modern myths.