Fighting techniques of the ancient world 3000 BC - 500 AD : equipment, combat skills, and tactics / Simon Anglim, Phyllis G. Jestice, Rob S. Rice, Scott M. Rusch and John Serrati.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anglim, Simon, author.

Jestice, Phyllis G., author.

Rice, Rob S., author.

Rusch, Scott M., author.

Serrati, John, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Europe--History--To 500.

Military art and science.

Military art and science--Middle East--History--To 500.

History.

Middle East.

Europe.

Physical Description:

256 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 25 cm

Edition:

Paperback edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Amber Books, 2013.

Summary:

From the Publisher: 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.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Role of Infantry

Chapter 2: Mounted Warfare

Chapter 3: Command and Control

Chapter 4: Siege Warfare

Chapter 5: Naval Warfare

Select bibliography

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 250) and index.

ISBN:

9781909160460

1909160466

OCLC:

818954810

Publisher Number:

99954812733