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Mercenaries in the Classical World: To the Death of Alexander
Stephen English
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Description for Mercenaries in the Classical World: To the Death of Alexander
Hardback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Approximately 20 (8pp plate section). BIC Classification: 3D; HBLA; HBW; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
Mercenaries were a significant factor in many of the wars of the Classical world, being employed in large numbers by many states. By far the most famous were Xenophon's 'Ten Thousand', who had to cut their way out of the Persian Empire after the death of their employer and such Greek infantry were for long the most dominant type (even a Spartan king hiring himself out in one case), but there was a wide variety of mercenaries available. Some, such as Celts and Thracians were hired largely for their love of fighting, while others were valued for their specialist skills, ... Read more
Mercenaries were a significant factor in many of the wars of the Classical world, being employed in large numbers by many states. By far the most famous were Xenophon's 'Ten Thousand', who had to cut their way out of the Persian Empire after the death of their employer and such Greek infantry were for long the most dominant type (even a Spartan king hiring himself out in one case), but there was a wide variety of mercenaries available. Some, such as Celts and Thracians were hired largely for their love of fighting, while others were valued for their specialist skills, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
513g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848843301
SKU
V9781848843301
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About Stephen English
Dr Stephen English was recently awarded his PhD for his thesis on the military career of Alexander the Great. His first book, The Army of Alexander the Great, was published by Pen & Sword in 2009. He lives in County Durham.
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