ISBN: 1134451180 9781134451180

Category: History / Ancient / General

Page count: 256

<p>Brian Campbell has selected and translated a wide range of pieces from the ancient military writers who tell us about the technical aspects of military practice and the management of armies.</p><p>The pieces cover a fascinating range of topics - battle formations and manoeuvres, different types of troops, the art of generalship, methods for conducting and resisting a siege, the construction of artillery and fortifications, and every kind of ploy used by generals to defeat their opponents.</p><p>Each piece is annotated with further explanation and context, making this an essential resource for everyone studying the army and warfare in the classical age.</p>