Warfare in Ancient Greece : Arms and Armour From the Heroes of Homer to Alexander the Great

Discussing the background, weapons and tactics of the ancient Greeks, this title describes the weapons, armour, chariots and other military equipment used from 1550 to 150 BC. It traces how and when various pieces of equipment came into use; where they were introduced from; the effectiveness of the equipment; and when and why things changed. [Publisher's Text]

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