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Carthage was the western Mediterraneans first superpower long before Rome and her military history was powerful eventful and chequered even before her Punic Wars against Rome Although characterized in the surviving sources and modern studies as a predominantly mercantile state Carthage fought many wars both aggressive and defensive before and in between the contests with the Roman parvenus The Greek states of Sicily above all Syracuse under its tyrants Dionysius the Great and then Agathocles were her most resolute opponents but in North Africa itself in Sardinia and later on in Spain she wonand sometimes lostmajor wars This is the first fulllength study dedicated to these other wars which furthered Carthages interests for over half a millennium The book is based firmly and analytically on the ancient sources and among many insights is that Carthage though usually considered a naval power did more fighting on land than at sea and with more success
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Armies of the Macedonian and Punic Wars is an important member of the Wrg Ltd Armies and Enemies series First published in 1983 it has long been outofprint and we are delighted to make it available once more It includes details of Persian Greek Boiotian Spartan Athenian Phokian Aitolian Achaian Tarantine Syracusan Macedonian Thessalian Successor Antigonid Epeirot Ptolemaic Kyrenean Seleucid Pergamene Bactrian and Indian Greek Maccabean Thracian Bithynian Illyrian Scythian Bosporan Sarmatian Saka Parthian Indian Carthaginian Numidian Spanish Celtic Galatian Roman Latin Samnite Campanian Lucanian Bruttian Apulian and Etruscan armies
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Long before the Second Punic War 218 201 BC Romes influence extended no further than the Alps and the wars that it fought consisted of smallscale raids and cattle rustling with perhaps the occasional battle between armies Nevertheless within a century the seeds of an empire had been sown in Iberia Africa and the Greek east and the Roman Republican army became the most successful of its day establishing standards of discipline organization and efficiency that set a bench mark for the later armies of RomeWith the evolution of the Roman Republic came the adoption of the Manipular legion a formation taken from the hoplite phalanx and first used in mass deployment against the North African nation of Carthage during the Punic WarsIn this book Nic Fields examines the evolution of the Roman army from its defeat at Cannae through to their final success at Zama which saw a small citybased force evolve into a Mediterranean powerhouse demonstrating how and why it became the most highly organized sophisticated force in the ancient world
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The epic conflict between Rome and Carthage remains one of the most compelling stories of military history The wars included such legendary events as the crossing of the Alps by Hannibal and the Battle of Cannae Terence Wises fine text details the armies of both sides of the wars including the many different allied troops employed by the Carthaginians Numidians Celts Spanish and others who helped make the army one of the most colourful and cosmopolitan of its day The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs including eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook
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Armies of the Macedonian and Punic Wars is an important member of the Wrg Ltd Armies and Enemies series First published in 1983 it has long been outofprint and we are delighted to make it available once more It includes details of Persian Greek Boiotian Spartan Athenian Phokian Aitolian Achaian Tarantine Syracusan Macedonian Thessalian Successor Antigonid Epeirot Ptolemaic Kyrenean Seleucid Pergamene Bactrian and Indian Greek Maccabean Thracian Bithynian Illyrian Scythian Bosporan Sarmatian Saka Parthian Indian Carthaginian Numidian Spanish Celtic Galatian Roman Latin Samnite Campanian Lucanian Bruttian Apulian and Etruscan armies
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Boys reading the history of the Punic Wars have seldom a keen appreciation of the merits of the contest That it was at first a struggle for empire and afterwards for existence on the part of Carthage that Hannibal was a great and skillful general that he defeated the Romans at Trebia Lake Trasimenus and Cannae and all but took Rome represents pretty nearly the sum total of their knowledge To let them know more about this momentous struggle for the empire of the world Mr Henty has written this story which not only gives in graphic style a brilliant description of a more interesting period of history but is a tale of exciting adventure sure to secure the interest of the reader 12 illustrations Special Foreward by J Steven Wilkins
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An exciting story set during the Punic Wars which follows the adventures of the young Malchus an officer in Hannibals army
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On a hot and dusty summers day in 216 BC the forces of the Carthaginian general Hannibal faced the Roman army in a dramatic encounter at Cannae Massively outnumbered the Carthaginians nevertheless won an astonishing victory one that left more than 50000 men deadGregory Dalys enthralling study considers the reasons that led the two armies to the field of battle and why each followed the course that they did when they got there It explores in detail the composition of the armies and the tactics and leadership methods of the opposing generals Finally by focusing on the experiences of those who fought Daly gives an unparalleled portrait of the true horror and chaos of ancient warfareThis striking and vivid account is the fullest yet of the bloodiest battle in ancient history
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Romes rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies But just how advanced was Roman military equipment What were its origins and how did it evolve The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time what it would look like and how it would function They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Romes enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook bringing it up to date with the very latest research It illustrates each element in the equipment of the Roman soldier from his helmet to his boots his insignia his tools and his weapons This book will appeal to archaeologists ancient and military historians as well as the generally informed and inquisitive readerTable of ContentsThe representational evidence The archaeological evidence The documentary evidence The republican period From Augustus to Hadrian The Antonine revolution The army in crisis The dominate Production and technology The study of military equipment Notes Bibliography Index
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The armies of Carthage were diverse made up of men of various ethnic groups military specializations and even motivations Whilst some were citizen soldiers fighting on behalf of their state others were ruthless mercenaries who remained loyal only so long as they were paid As the Punic Wars progressed and the merits of professional soldiers became appreciated mercenaries became the backbone of Carthaginian armies Backed up by detailed reference to historical sources this book examines the life of a Carthaginian warrior following his experiences from initial recruitment to final battle and focusing on what he ate the equipment he carried and the tactics he used on the battlefield This indepth analysis of warriors innbspdaily life and battle is accompanied by archival photographs and vibrant illustrations from Steve Noon
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Set in ancient times during the Punic wars this story follows the adventures of young Malchus an officer in Hannibals army Henty describes the armys incredible journey through southern Europe and across the Alps in fascinating detail providing both a lesson in ancient history and an absorbing story The balance of power in Europe swayed between Rome and Carthage and the outcome of this struggle would determine the course of Western Civilization even until today
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This book brings together evidence from all over the Roman Empire to examine the development of Roman military equipment Romes rise to Empire is often stated to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies However just how advanced was Roman military equipment that would have been available what would it have looked like and how would it have functioned these are a few of the questions discussed in this book
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Hannibal invaded Italy with the hope of raising widespread rebellions among Romes subordinate allies Yet even after crushing the Roman army at Cannae he was only partially successful Why did some communities decide to side with Carthage and others to side with Rome This is the fundamental question posed in this book and consideration is given to the particular political diplomatic military and economic factors that influenced individual communities decisions Understanding their motivations reveals much not just about the war itself but also about Romes relations with Italy during the prior two centuries of aggressive expansion The book sheds new light on Roman imperialism in Italy the nature of Roman hegemony and the transformation of Roman Italy in the period leading up to the Social War It is informed throughout by contemporary political science theory and archaeological evidence and will be required reading for all historians of the Roman Republic
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On a hot and dusty summers day in 216 BC the forces of the Carthaginian general Hannibal faced the Roman army in a dramatic encounter at Cannae Massively outnumbered the Carthaginians nevertheless won an astonishing victory one that left more than 50000 men deadGregory Dalys enthralling study considers the reasons that led the two armies to the field of battle and why each followed the course that they did when they got there It explores in detail the composition of the armies and the tactics and leadership methods of the opposing generals Finally by focusing on the experiences of those who fought Daly gives an unparalleled portrait of the true horror and chaos of ancient warfareThis striking and vivid account is the fullest yet of the bloodiest battle in ancient history
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When he left his Spanish base one spring day in 218 BC with his 100000man army of mercenaries officers and elephants Hannibal was launching not just the main offensive of the Second Punic War but also one of the great military journeys in ancient history His masterful advance through rough terrain and fierce Celtic tribes proved his worth as a leader but it was his extraordinary passage through the Alpsstill considered treacherous even by modern climbersthat made him a legend John Prevas combines rigorous research of ancient sources with his own excursions through the icy peaks to bring to life this awesome trek solving the centuriesold question of Hannibals exact route and shedding fresh light on the cultures of Rome and Carthage along the way Here is the finest kind of history sure to appeal to readers of Steven Pressfields Gates of Fire alive with grand strategy the clash of empires fabulous courage and the towering figure of Hannibal Barca
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Hannibal Barca was the most famous general of his age At the start of the second Punic War against all odds he marched his army over two mountain ranges and took on the Roman Republic the mightiest empire of the ancient world He won famous victory after famous victory and campaigned in his enemys homeland for 15 years This sourcebook contains a complete historical overview of the period taking in the three wars that Rome fought with the North African city of Carthage with descriptions of the forces involved
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