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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841768847
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The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history ensured a shift in the nature of fortifications in the region. No longer were fortresses designed to defend a ruler and his entourage, rather the whole of the citizen body had to be protected against any outside threats.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846030741
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Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleships of the ancient world and at the height of their success the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. This book offers an analysis of the potent battleship; the weapon by which Athens achieved, maintained, and ultimately lost its power and prosperity.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781472808875
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Presents one of the most powerful men in late antiquity, Attila's peerless Hunnic empire stretched from the Ural mountains to the Rhine river. This book examines how Attila was able to sweep across Europe, the tactics and innovations he employed and the major battles he faced.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781849083133
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UK Publication Date: 20th April 2011
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When the Romans occupied the southern half of Britain in AD 43, the Iceni tribe quickly allied themselves with the invaders. This book tells how Boudicca widow of Prasutagus, the king of the Iceni, raised her people and other tribes in revolt and nearly took control of the fledgling Roman province.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841769448
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846039584
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By the outbreak of the First Carthaginian War, Carthage controlled the whole coast of northern Africa. This book explores the heterogeneous mixture of races within the Carthaginian forces, and discusses their clothing, equipment and weaponry. It details their tactical deployment and covers the campaign experiences of the great general Hannibal.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781849084994
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The prototypical 'Roman Legionnaire' often seen on television and in movies is actually the product of nearly a millennium of military development. This book covers the evolution of the earliest Roman warriors and their development into an army that would eventually conquer the known world.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841764306
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Hadrian's Wall is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. This work details the design development and construction of the wall and covers the everyday lives of those who manned it as well as the assaults it withstood.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781849083492
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By the end of the First Punic War, Carthage had been humiliatingly chased from the high seas, its once-powerful fleet reduced to a handful of triremes. But in 219 BC Hannibal, the eldest son of the charismatic general Hamilcar Barca, began the Second Punic War and was so successful that he threatened to destroy Roman power completely.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846039287
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One of the greatest military commanders in history, Julius Caesar's most famous victory - the conquest of Gaul - was to him little more than a stepping stone to power. An audacious and decisive general, his victories over the Gauls allowed him to challenge for the political leadership of Rome. This book covers the general's great victories.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781472816313
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One of the most famous ambushes in military history, Lake Trasimene was the site of the slaughter of an entire Roman army at the hands of Hannibal during the Second Punic War. Covering part of the wars between Carthage and Rome, this book will be enjoyed by all enthusiasts of ancient warfare.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841767628
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From 1600 BC urban civilisation in Greece began to thrive and the power of a number of warlord states began to be felt around the Aegean.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841769738
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Drawn from a wide range of warlike peoples throughout the provinces, especially on the fringes of the empire, auxiliaries wer generally not citizens of the Roman empire. The cavalry of the auxilia provided a powerful fighting arm; organised, disciplined and well trained, it was adept at performing both skirmish and shock action.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846033827
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By 390 BC, the Roman army was in need of change, as Greek-style tactics of fighting with a heavy infantry phalanx were proving increasingly outdated. Yet by the end of the 3rd century BC, Rome's prestige was shattered by the genius of Hannibal of Carthage. This book reveals these two defining moments in Roman military history.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781849087810
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841768328
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846030949
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The 'Saxon Shore' forts are among the most impressive surviving monuments of Roman Britain, although much about them remains a mystery. This book is concerned with the fundamental questions concerning the forts. Who built the military monuments, when, and why How did they operate, who garrisoned them, and for how long
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846031069
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The Pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have almost taken on a mythical status. This book reveals the truth behind these myths and explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who were the might of Middle Kingdom Egypt.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846033537
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In the year 73 BC, Spartacus broke out of a gladiatorial training school and formed an army of runaway slaves and people with little to lose. Terrified lest the revolt spread, the government in Rome assigned Crassus and Pompey to crush to rebellion. This book presents the story of Rome's most famous revolt and the ex-gladiator who led it.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846032585
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846032790
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846030253
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The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. This book explores the rise of the Huns and their development in terms of equipment, tactics and society, from their first attacks on the Goths to the death of the Emperor Justinian.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781846033865
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The Imperial Army established by Augustus drew on the nomenclature and traditions of the late Roman Republic, but was revolutionary in its design. He decided to meet the military needs of the Empire from a standing, professional army. Military service became a career: enlistment was for 25 years, and men were sometimes retained even longer.
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By: Nic Fields
ISBN: 9781841761800
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Describes the battle for the pass of Thermopylae as the combined Greek forces held off the army of Xerxes, buying time for a retreat which would save Greece. This book is illustrated with colour artwork, maps and battle scenes. It is an analysis of the acts of resolute defence in the face of overwhelming odds.
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