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Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 BC to 500 AD) - Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

By: St. Martin's Press

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (St. Martin's Press)

Last Stocked on 8/5/2024

Product Info

Title
Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 BC to 500 AD) - Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics
Publisher
Category
Author
Rob S. Rice, Simon Anglim, Phyllis Jestice
Publish Year
2003
Pages
256
Dimensions
8x10x1"
NKG Part #
2148096823
Type
Hardcover

Description

A comprehensive and heavily illustrated guide to warfare in the ancient world.

This essential guide to ancient warfare describes the fighting methods of soldiers in Europe and the Middle East in an age before gunpowder. From a detailed examination of the individual components of an ancient army and their equipment, to a fascinating exploration of ancient battle strategies, siege warfare, and naval battles, it explores the unique tactics required to win battles with the technology available. Using specially commissioned color and black-and-white artwork and 24 full-color tactical maps, this book shows in great detail the methods by which armies, including Assyrians and Roman forces, prevailed over their foes, and why other armies were less successful. This is a must-read for any reader interested in ancient warfare.