Helmet And Spear: Stories From The Wars Of The Greeks And Romans (1914)

By Alfred J. Church

Book Overview

Helmet and Spear: Stories from the Wars of the Greeks and Romans is a historical book written by Alfred John Church and originally published in 1914. The book is a collection of stories about the wars fought by the Greeks and Romans, featuring famous battles and legendary heroes. The book begins with the Trojan War and covers major conflicts such as the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, the Punic Wars, and the Roman conquest of Britain. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific war or battle and provides a detailed account of the events leading up to it, the tactics used, and the outcome. The stories are told in a narrative style that makes them easy to read and engaging. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the battles and locations. Overall, Helmet and Spear is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or epic tales of heroism and valor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120291003
• ISBN13: 9781120291004
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"