The Wars of Alexander's Successors 323281 BC
The Wars of Alexander's Successors 323281 BC
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Volume 1 concentrated on the broad strategic narrative and chronology of the wars; this volume zooms in to the tactical and operational level to detail the composition, equipment and tactics of the armies that fought the great battles of the Diadochi.
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The Wars of Alexander's Successors 323281 BC by Bob Bennett
When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his vast empire, he supposedly replied to the strongest. There ensued a long series of struggles between his generals and governors for control of these vast territories. Most of these Diadochi, or successors, were consummate professionals who had learnt their trade under Alexander and, in some cases, his father Philip. This second volume studies how they applied that experience and further developed the art of war in a further four decades of warfare. This is a period rich in fascinating tactical developments. The all-conquering Macedonian war machine developed by Philip and Alexander was adapted in various ways (such as the addition of war elephants) by the different successors according to their resources. Siege and naval warfare is also included.
Bob Bennett has a Certificate in British Archaeology and an MA in Classical Studies from the Open University. Mike Roberts has a degree in South East Asian Studies from Hull University. Both social workers by profession, they met and discovered their mutual enthusiasm for the ancient world over ten years ago and have been researching the Successors of Alexander the Great ever since, creating a website dedicated to the subject.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781526760791 |
| ISBN 10 | 1526760797 |
| Titre | The Wars of Alexander's Successors 323281 BC |
| Auteur | Bob Bennett |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Année de publication | 2019-08-05 |
| Nombre de pages | 224 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |