Great Battles of the Hellenistic World

Great Battles of the Hellenistic World
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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781844158386
ISBN-13 : 1844158381
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Book Synopsis Great Battles of the Hellenistic World by : Joseph Pietrykowski

Download or read book Great Battles of the Hellenistic World written by Joseph Pietrykowski and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pietrykowski analyses the Macedonian art of war from its development under Philip II, perfection under Alexander the Great, and further adaptation under the Successor States. Focussing on twenty battles spanning the era of Macedonian primacy, we see the evolving just the forces, strategies and tactics employed by Hellenistic generals and gain an understanding of their successes and ultimate failures when facing new foes such as the Romans. Clear diagrams make the action easy to follow.


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