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Carthaginian Warrior 264–146 BC

By Steve Noon; Nic Fields

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
ISBN
9781846039584, 1846039584, 9781846039591
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7688703 bytes)
Series
Warrior 150
Pages
64\66
Time added
2020-09-27 11:47:32
Ancient World;History;Nonfiction;War;Military Fict

Description

The armies of Carthage were diverse, made up of men of various ethnic groups, military specializations, and even motivations. Whilst some were citizen soldiers fighting on behalf of their state, others were ruthless mercenaries who remained loyal only so long as they were paid. As the Punic Wars progressed and the merits of professional soldiers became appreciated, mercenaries became the backbone of Carthaginian armies. Backed up by detailed reference to historical sources, this book examines the life of a Carthaginian warrior, following his experiences from initial recruitment to final battle, and focusing on what he ate, the equipment he carried and the tactics he used on the battlefield. This in-depth analysis of warriors in daily life and battle is accompanied by archival photographs and vibrant illustrations from Steve Noon.

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