Armies of Ancient Greece Circa 500 to 338 BC: History, Organization & Equipment

by Gabriele Esposito

This book examines the equipment, organization and tactics of the famous hoplite heavy infantry that dominated warfare in this period with a magnificent array of 150 color photos that illustrate the arms and equipment in use.

Conflict was rife among the Greeks of the Classical period, including some of the most famous wars and battles of the whole ancient period, such as the defeat of the Persians at Marathon, the Spartans' heroic last...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526751895
• ISBN13: 9781526751898
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.8"