ENGLISH

Greece and Rome at War

By Peter Connolly

Book information

Publisher
Greenhill Books; Stackpole Books
Year
2006
ISBN
185367303X
LCC
U33 .C647 1998
Open Library ID
OL693053M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
49 MB (51169731 bytes)
Edition
New Edition
Pages
313\313
Topic
History
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

350 + color illustrations 38 maps 8 x 12 Revised edition incorporating new archeological research Breathtaking analysis of twelve centuries of warfare In this new and revised edition, Peter Connolly combines a detailed account of the arms and armies of Greece and Rome with his superb, full-color artwork. Making use of fresh archeological evidence and new material on the manufacture and use of weapons, the author presents sumptuous color illustrations recognized as the best and most accurate of their kind. Chapters cover organization, tactics, armor and weapons, fortifications, and much more. The armies of Greece, Macedon, and Rome are brought vividly to life. Chapters on the wars between the Romans and Hannibal lucidly demonstrate the face of battle in ancient times. Peter Connolly is renowned for both his scholarship of the ancient world and his skill as an illustrator. He is the author and illustrator of The Greek Armies, The Roman Army, The Roman Cavalryman, and The Ancient City.

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