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Warfare in the Classical World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in the Ancient Civilisations of Greece and Rome | 
 enlarge | Author: John Gibson Warry
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 47223
Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 8.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0806127945
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.00938
EAN: 9780806127941
ASIN: 0806127945
Publication Date: October 1995
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Condition: Softcover. Some water damage. Some wear to the cover and pages. Sticker residue on back cover. Ships the next business day, with tracking and delivery confirmation sent to your email.
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Amazon.com Review
From the rise of Greece to the fall of Rome, this superbly illustrated volume is a wonderful account of the warriors and battles that dominated Europe and the Near East for more than 1,000 years. The story begins at Troy, drawing upon Homeric legend and modern archaeological evidence. It continues through Greece's Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, Alexander the Great, Rome's Punic Wars, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, and the barbarian invasions. Although John Warry's text is worth reading, the color drawings of uniforms, equipment, weapons, warships, siege engines, and more are the real highlight and make the chronicle extremely accessible. iWarfare in the Classical World/i will excite both readers who have a mature interest in the period and, although it's not a kids' book, children becoming acquainted with ancient history for the first time.
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"THE" book to own about it... a must have... then search complementary books. December 1, 2008
Alejo (Andorra)
I have the old first edition, I absolutely agree with the other five stars reviews. Excellent diagrams and sketches of famous battles from the Greek and roman periods, the text is also to the point (and you can always complement with more specific works like the masterfully THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR by Donald Kagan or so...). br / br /It is a pity not such a similar work has ever been done for the Napoleonic Period... even if some specific one's are also a must have as ADKIN's WATERLOO COMPANION. br / br /If you indulge in "ancients" as a period for wargaming this is a book for you (if you do not already own it!). br / br /ADB
Great Primer for Ancient Warfare January 18, 2008
Scott A. Kirkpatrick (mid-west)
This is a superb introduction to ancient warfare and can serve as a springboard for further studies in ancient history. The artwork depicting the uniforms of various armies of that time is well done and the narratives, diagrams of battles are really helpful and informative.
 An excellent introduction to ancient warfare May 13, 2007
Colin Platt (St. Marys, NSW Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an excellent introduction to ancient warfare. It is lavishly illustrated, and provides excellent diagrams to support some of the concepts such as how a phalanx of Greek infantry manoevered and then moved into combat. The book covers the technology of the times, but also looks at tactics and gives an overview of the politics that lead to the various conflicts. I would higly recommend this book for beginners in the field of ancient warfare such as myself. My only reservation, is that while the primarary authorities are extensively referenced in the text, I would have liked to see a bibliography (although the glossary is great too!) Highly recommended for beginners or those with a general interest in the topic.
Great Read March 29, 2007
Vinod Venugopalan (Huntsville AL)
Loved the book. The sketches and battle tactics illustrated made them come alive for me. Gave me a much better insight into the whole thing. And the delivery was fast, even with free shipping.
The Best Resource Available on Ancient Warfare February 9, 2007
David Carson (Willow Spring, NC United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As I researched the equipment and modes of Greek warfare while writing the historical novel "Maccabee," I consulted numerous excellent sources, but John Warry's book was without a doubt the best. It became my virtual bible for the staging of the battle sequences between the Jews in the Maccabean Revolt and their Syrian enemies who employed the Greek methods that had worked so well for Alexander the Great. Warry's explanations of military techniques in their historical context as well as the wealth of illustrations makes this a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient warfare.
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