Libro: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of the Greek World: A Detailed Study of the Fighting Men of Classical Greece and the Ancient World, including ... Dress, Weapons and Ships (Military Uniforms)

A Detailed Study of the Fighting Men of Classical Greece and the Ancient World, including Sumerians, Assyrians, Hittites, Egyptians, Myceneans, Spartans, Persians and Macedonians; Illustrated with over 700 Images of Military Dress, Weapons, Ships and Horses

An incredible visual reference of the fighting men of Ancient Greece and their neighbours and enemies in the Ancient World. The book offers a concise overview of the history of the period, the rise and fall of Alexander and Darius’ empires, the battles, campaigns, conquests and tactics, together with detailed information on the men at arms themselves.

There are special sections on the seafaring navies and galleys as well as the artillery pieces, siege engines, fortifications and military structures, weapons and armour.

Expert research is combined with more than 600 detailed illustrations and fine art images of military dress, weapons, ships and artillery.