Ancient warfare

"e;Not just worthwhile for its analysis of the battle, but also for its coverage on Marcus Licinius Crassus' long career and the rise of the Parthian Empire.

This military biography chronicles the dramatic life of the Ancient Greek ruler whose name became synonymous with self-defeating victory.

An ancient historian vividly reconstructs-and persuasively reassesses-the Roman Empire's most significant victory of the Gallic Wars.

A historian of military intelligence presents a revelatory account of ancient Greek battle tactics, including the use of espionage and irregular warfare.

This thrillingly vivid history recounts a pivotal battle of the Peloponnesian War, bringing the drama and personalities of the Sicilian Expedition to life.

"e;A very valuable piece of work, providing a splendid overview"e; of the weapons, armor, shields and chariots used in warfare from 3000 BC to 1200 BC (HistoryOfWar.

This book tells the story of Australians and New Zealanders in one of the Second World War's defining and most memorable campaigns.

"e;The book is accessible to those who have no insightful knowledge and familiarity with the history of the Roman frontiers .

'The History of the Peloponnesian War' is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), which was fought between the Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta) and the Delian League (led by Athens).

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

Gibbon offers an explanation for why the Roman Empire fell, a task made difficult by a lack of comprehensive written sources, though he was not the only historian to tackle the subject.

"e;A detailed, insightful survey of Greek warfare"e; with illustrations and "e;many well-informed and highly perceptive observations"e; (Choice).

A concise history of warfare between Ancient Middle Eastern cultures in the age of the Old Testament using archaeology and evidence from the Bible.

An in-depth study of the rivalry between two of Rome's greatest military commanders-and the battle where they met in combat.

An in-depth study of the rivalry between two of Rome's greatest military commanders-and the battle where they met in combat.

A scholar of ancient warfare examines the great Seleucid ruler's many victories and losses-revealing why his mighty empire was defeated by Rome.

A scholar of ancient warfare examines the great Seleucid ruler's many victories and losses-revealing why his mighty empire was defeated by Rome.

A biography of the architect of victory in the Persian Wars of 490 and 480/479 BC: "e;A valuable read for anyone with an interest in the 'Golden Age' of Greece.

A biography of the architect of victory in the Persian Wars of 490 and 480/479 BC: "e;A valuable read for anyone with an interest in the 'Golden Age' of Greece.

Why was it that 2400 years ago the people who had recently conquered the world were unable to stop barbarian Galatians from looting the tombs of their revered royal line?

"e;The depictions of the battles represent the best parts of the book, as the author succeeds in making the dynamic and intensity of the fighting tangible.

This book provides a complete and detailed analysis of the organization and equipment of the Macedonian army built by Philip II and later employed to world-changing effect by his son, Alexander III (the Great).

This book provides a complete and detailed analysis of the organization and equipment of the Macedonian army built by Philip II and later employed to world-changing effect by his son, Alexander III (the Great).

This is a dual biography of the emperors Marcus Antonius Gordianus ('Gordian III', reigned 238-244) and Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus ('Philip the Arab', reigned 244-249), focusing mainly on the political and military events during this crucial stage of the 'Third Century Crisis'.

This is a dual biography of the emperors Marcus Antonius Gordianus ('Gordian III', reigned 238-244) and Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus ('Philip the Arab', reigned 244-249), focusing mainly on the political and military events during this crucial stage of the 'Third Century Crisis'.

The Iliad dealing with the final stages of the Trojan War and The Odyssey with return and aftermath were central to the Classical Greeks' self identity and world view.

This in-depth visual guide, Warriors of the Ancient Greek World, boasts over 140 lavishly detailed photographed and illustrated recreations of the warrior panoplies of the fifth and fourth centuries BC.

The backbone of the Roman army was the infantry, armed with a javelin, or pilum, and sword, or gladius.

The backbone of the Roman army was the infantry, armed with a javelin, or pilum, and sword, or gladius.

The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians.

The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians.

A history of these warring armies who dominated the ancient world, with eighty detailed photos and illustrations of equipment.

A history of these warring armies who dominated the ancient world, with eighty detailed photos and illustrations of equipment.

An overview of the Germanic peoples' military history from this period and an examination of the weapons and tactics they employed on the battlefield.

An overview of the Germanic peoples' military history from this period and an examination of the weapons and tactics they employed on the battlefield.

Paul Coby here proposes a new system for the recording and mapping of Roman forts and fortifications that integrates all the data, including size, dating and identification of occupying units.

Paul Coby here proposes a new system for the recording and mapping of Roman forts and fortifications that integrates all the data, including size, dating and identification of occupying units.

A study of the Greek mythological wars between Olympians, Titans, giants, centaurs, lapiths and humans, and their significant influence on later cultures.

A study of the two Late Republic slave revolts, exploring their social context, the nature of slavery at the time, and the causes of the conflicts.

A re-assessment of Alexander the Great's death, exposing a conspiracy by Alexander's generals after his death to undermine his empire.

A historian of the ancient world examines the epic rise and fall of the Celtic tribes who invaded the Mediterranean and lands further east.

This is a bold reassessment of one of the pivotal points in British history.

This is a bold reassessment of one of the pivotal points in British history.

"e;Essential reading for anyone with even a minor interest in the Roman invasion of Britain.

An exhaustive comparison of two great leaders, using seven traits to judge their military successes with the Macedonian Army and the Republican Roman Army.