Battles of the Greek and Roman worlds : a chronological compendium of 667 battles to 31 B.C., from the historians of the ancient world

15 maps 18 battle plans 8 x 10 * The best single-volume reference book for classical battles * Brings together the accounts of the ancient historians This comprehensive reference book on the battles of the ancient world covers events from the eighth century BC down to 31BC, when Octavian defeated Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium. The author presents, in an exciting and vivid style and complete with battle plans and maps, all of the land and sea battles of the Greek and Roman worlds, based on the accounts by historians of the time. John Drogo Montagu's love of classical history was fostered in childhood by an inspiring teacher. After a career in medicine, Montagu returned to the classical world and wrote this book. ... Reference Book On The Battles Of The Ancient World Covers Events From The Eighth Century B.c. To 31 B.c., When Octavian Defeated Antony And Cleopatra At The Battle Of Actium ... With Battle Plans And Maps, All Of The Land And Sea Battles Of The Greek And Roman Worlds, Based On The Accounts By Historians Of The Time--jacket. List Of Maps And Battle Plans -- Pt. 1. Introduction To Greek And Roman Warfare. Greek Armies. Roman Armies. Naval Warfare. Reliability Of Data -- Pt. 2. The Greek World. Chronological Table Of Battles Of The Greek World. Battles Of The Greek World (c.724-145 B.c.) -- Pt. 3. The Roman World. Chronological Table Of Battles Of The Roman World. Battles Of The Roman World (502-31 B.c.). John Drogo Montagu. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 244) And Indexes (p. 245-256). En beskrivelse af den græske og romerske krigsførelse i oldtiden fra det 8.årh. f. Kr. og indtil år 31 f. Kr. Der omtales ialt 667 slag ordnet kronologisk for hhv. græsk- og romersk krigsførelse. Bogen er inddelt i tre hovedafsnit. 1: En gennemgang af græsk og romersk hær- og flådeorganisation samt taktik. 2: Græske slag (724-145 f. Kr.) 3: Romerske slag (502-31 f. Kr.)