Excerpt from The Captains of the Old World: As Compared With the Great Modern Strategists, Campaigns, Characters and Conduct, From the Persian, to the Punic Wars
Anything, therefore, that tends to popularize history, and to bring matters, generally too abstruse, too dry, and embodied in works too formidable and too voluminous to be largely popular; into such a form as shall be acceptable to the masses, is In my Opinion something gained, and, at all events, involves no waste of time or labor.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compares and contrasts the military tactics and weapons of Greek and Roman armies, exploring how these features played a crucial role in determining the outcomes of significant battles and ultimately shaped the course of history. The author examines the effectiveness and limitations of Greek phalanx formations and Roman legions, analyzing how these strategies evolved in response to changing battlefields and enemy tactics. The book also highlights the influence of individual generals, such as Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Scipio Africanus, on the development of military strategy and the rise and fall of empires. Through detailed descriptions and expert analysis, the author brings to life the strategies, triumphs, and challenges of ancient warfare, providing a fresh perspective on the military history of these two great civilizations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330600238_0
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