Battles of the Bible
Battles of the Bible
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Summary
Battles of the Bible introduces 20 key battles, each with a contextual introduction, a description of the action, and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially-commissioned colour map illustrating the dispositions and movement of forces helps the reader grasp the course of the battle.
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Battles of the Bible by Martin J Dougherty
Sitting on the edge of empires, for more than 2000 years before the birth of Christ the Biblical lands were fought over by rival peoples—Canaanites, Philistines, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans. Forming a land bridge between Eurasia and Africa and controlling access to the eastern Mediterranean, the territory that today makes up much of the modern state of Israel has proved a tempting prize for a wide array of would-be conquerors. Battles of the Bible introduces 20 key battles from the Biblical era. Beginning with the Israelites’ campaign against Ai (1407 BC) and finishing with the siege of Masada (73 AD), examples from every major campaign are featured. The book contains the major Hebrew leaders such as Saul and David, the invasion of the Assyrians and the enslavement of the Israelites by the Babylonians. Each battle includes a contextual introduction, a description of the action, and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially-commissioned colour map illustrating the dispositions and movement of forces brings the subject to life and helps the reader grasp the course of the battle. Authoritatively written and with more than 200 colour and black-and-white maps, artworks and photographs, Battles of the Bible is an essential companion for anyone interested in Ancient military history.
Battles of the Bible is an excellent starting point for anyone, historian or wargamer, interested in that often violent era spanned by the Old and New Testaments* Wargames Illustrated *
General Editor: Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, The Ancient Warrior and Celts, among many other books. A former defence consultant, he also writes on personal self-defence and modern military technology.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781905704668 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905704666 |
| Title | Battles of the Bible |
| Author | Martin J Dougherty |
| Series | Battles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Amber Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-05-14 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |