The Athenian Army 507–322 Bc Nicholas Sekunda Osprey Publishing Αγγλικά Βιβλία Social Sciences Politics - Current Affairs

This Fully Illustrated Study Explores The Formidable Athenian Army Rivalled Only By Spartan In Terms Of Battlefield Prowess And Influence 508 Bc Reforms Kleisthenes Established Ten Tribes Athens Inaugurating A System Military Organization That Remained Place For Nearly 200 Years Until Athens’ Eclipse Growing Power Macedon Early 3Rd Century Lively Investigates Development Effectiveness Armies Fielded During Its Many Wars With Greek Neighbours Notably Sparta Other Opponents Such As Persian Empire Variety Different Troop Types Made Up These Ranging From Formidably Armed Armoured Hoplite Heavy Infantry To Lightly Archers Peltasts Cavalry Book Major Battles Period Are Summarized Important Aspects Contributing Army’s Legacy Mobilization Training Evolution Arms Armour Examined Light Latest Scholarship Archaeological Finds Eight Colour Plates Reconstruct Appearance Components At Various Stages Authoritative Text Is Complemented Carefully Chosen Photographs Depicting Surviving Artefacts Supported Informative Captions Σελίδες: 64 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0429 Διαστάσεις: 18 4X18 4Cm