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Greece and Rome at War (1981)

by Peter Connolly

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In this sumptuous guide to twelve centuries of military development, Peter Connolly combines a detailed account of the arms and armies of Greece and Rome with his superb full-colour artwork. Making use of fresh archaeological evidence and new material on the manufacture and use of the weapons of the period, the author presents an attractive and impressive volume that is both scholarly and beautifully presented with illustrations that are, quite rightly, recognised as being the best and most accurate representation of how the soldiers from these formidable military empires appeared. Greece and Rome at War lucidly demonstrates the face of battle in the ancient world. Covering the wars between the Greeks and the Persians and the epic contest between the Romans and their most capable opponent, Hannibal, as well as organisation, tactics, armour and weapons, and much more, this excellent work brings the armies of Greece, Macedon and Rome vividly to life. This new revised edition contains a Preface by Adrian Goldsworthy. AUTHOR: Peter Connolly is renowned for his ancient world scholarship as well as being a highly respected artist. He is the author of The Greek Armies, The Roman Army, The Roman Cavalryman and The Ancient City. Adrian Goldsworthy's works include The Complete Roman Army, and Caesar: The Life of a Colossus. SELLING POINTS: * Illustrated in colour throughout. * Breathtaking analysis of twelve centuries of warfare * Incorporating new archaeological research ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour images *… (more)
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A lavishly illustrated source on ancient warfare. ( )
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Soon after 1200 BC the great Bronze-Age civilisation which had flourished in Greece for several centuries went into a rapid decline and finally collapsed.
Foreword: Peter Connolly has published three books on classical armies and armour which have made a lively contribution to a currently popular subject and have greatly helped in the wider diffusion of interest in it.
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In this sumptuous guide to twelve centuries of military development, Peter Connolly combines a detailed account of the arms and armies of Greece and Rome with his superb full-colour artwork. Making use of fresh archaeological evidence and new material on the manufacture and use of the weapons of the period, the author presents an attractive and impressive volume that is both scholarly and beautifully presented with illustrations that are, quite rightly, recognised as being the best and most accurate representation of how the soldiers from these formidable military empires appeared. Greece and Rome at War lucidly demonstrates the face of battle in the ancient world. Covering the wars between the Greeks and the Persians and the epic contest between the Romans and their most capable opponent, Hannibal, as well as organisation, tactics, armour and weapons, and much more, this excellent work brings the armies of Greece, Macedon and Rome vividly to life. This new revised edition contains a Preface by Adrian Goldsworthy. AUTHOR: Peter Connolly is renowned for his ancient world scholarship as well as being a highly respected artist. He is the author of The Greek Armies, The Roman Army, The Roman Cavalryman and The Ancient City. Adrian Goldsworthy's works include The Complete Roman Army, and Caesar: The Life of a Colossus. SELLING POINTS: * Illustrated in colour throughout. * Breathtaking analysis of twelve centuries of warfare * Incorporating new archaeological research ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour images *

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