AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNIFORMS OF THE GREEK WORLD

ILLUSTATED WITH OVER 600 IMAGES OF MILITARY DRESS, WEAPONS, SHIPS AND ARTILLERY

Vera e propria enciclopedia delle uniformi, armamenti, navi e pezzi d’artiglieria degli antichi greci e dei loro nemici. In forma concisa ma con dovizia di particolari presenta non solo l’abbigliamento militare, le armi, le navi e le fortificazioni ma anche le campagne, le conquiste, le tattiche d’assedio, ecc.

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 An incredible visual reference of the fighting men of Ancient Greece and their neighbours and enemies in the Ancient World, including the Sumerians, Assyrians, Hittites, Egyptians, Myceneans, Spartans, Persians and Macedonians. The book offers a concise overview of the history of the period, the rise and fall of Alexander and Darius’ empires, the battles, campaigns, conquests and tactics, together with detailed information on the men at arms themselves. There are special sections on the seafaring navies and galleys as well as the artillery pieces, siege engines, fortifications and military structures, weapons and armour. Expert research combines with more than 600 detailed illustrations and fine art images of military dress, weapons, ships and artillery.