The Seleucid Army of Antiochus the Great
Weapons, Armour and Tactics
$80.33
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
23 February 2022
Summary
The Seleucid Empire was a superpower of the Hellenistic Age, the largest and most powerful of the Successor States, and its army was central to the maintenance of that power. Antiochus III campaigned, generally successfully, from the Mediterranean to India, earning the sobriquet ‘the Great’. Jean Charl Du Plessis has produced the most in-depth study available in English devoted to the troop types, weapons and armour of Antiochus’ army. He combines the most recent historical research and lates…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399091794 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399091794 |
| Author: | Jean Charl Du Plessis |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 23 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 998g |
| Dimensions: | 34mm x 241mm x 165mm |
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Critics Review
“This excellent examination of the Seleucid army reads well for an expanded PhD thesis–a rare feat. Troop type by troop type, from light slingers to heavy infantry phalanx to elephants, you get an extensive education as promised in the subtitle.”– “Historical Miniatures Gaming Society”
About The Author
Jean Charl Du Plessis
Dr. Jean du Plessis recently completed his doctorate in ancient history and was recommended to publish his thesis (this book). As well as traditional academic research, Jean puts great value upon practical research and ‘experimental archaeology’. He practises traditional slinging and archery, and was placed second in the South African National Traditional Archery Championships in 2008. He is also an avid Historical European Martial Artist (HEMA) and was placed 1st in the 2007 and 2008 National Championships in both sword-and-shield and longsword.
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