Weapons, Warriors and Battles of Ancient Iberia
Weapons, Warriors and Battles of Ancient Iberia

Author: Fernando Quesada-Sanz

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2023-09-30

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 147388473X

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This book describes and analyses all their military equipment – weapons, armour, horse tack, fortifications, etc., as well as their tactics and warrior society. In ancient times, the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) was home to warriors of great renown. Iberian and Celtiberian warriors, both infantry and cavalry, served as the backbone of the Carthaginian armies that terrorized Italy under Hannibal, and proved even more fierce when defending their homeland against later Roman occupation. The Lusitanian resistance under Viriathus was among the toughest the Romans encountered anywhere. Professor Quesada Sanz details the arms, armour and equipment of the various warriors of the region in fantastic detail, drawing on his intimate knowledge of the latest archaeological and historical research. His clear and informative text is supported throughout by a wealth of photographs, diagrams and exquisite colour artwork by Carlos Fernandez del Castillo. This beautiful book is a rare combination of detailed, comprehensive information and sumptuous visual appeal that will be cherished by anyone with an interest in the warriors and weapons of the ancient world. The Spanish edition won the Hislibris Award for the 'Best Historical Book' for 2010 and is here faithfully translated into English.

Weapons, Warriors and Battles of Ancient Iberia
Weapons, Warriors and Battles of Ancient Iberia

Author: Fernando Quesada-Sanz

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2023-09-30

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1473884748

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This book describes and analyses all their military equipment – weapons, armour, horse tack, fortifications, etc., as well as their tactics and warrior society. In ancient times, the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) was home to warriors of great renown. Iberian and Celtiberian warriors, both infantry and cavalry, served as the backbone of the Carthaginian armies that terrorized Italy under Hannibal, and proved even more fierce when defending their homeland against later Roman occupation. The Lusitanian resistance under Viriathus was among the toughest the Romans encountered anywhere. Professor Quesada Sanz details the arms, armour and equipment of the various warriors of the region in fantastic detail, drawing on his intimate knowledge of the latest archaeological and historical research. His clear and informative text is supported throughout by a wealth of photographs, diagrams and exquisite colour artwork by Carlos Fernandez del Castillo. This beautiful book is a rare combination of detailed, comprehensive information and sumptuous visual appeal that will be cherished by anyone with an interest in the warriors and weapons of the ancient world. The Spanish edition won the Hislibris Award for the 'Best Historical Book' for 2010 and is here faithfully translated into English.

Warfare in the Classical World
Warfare in the Classical World

Author: John Gibson Warry

Publisher: St Martins Press

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780312856144

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Illustrates and describes uniforms, armor, weapons, siege equipment, warships, and strategies used by the ancient Greeks and Romans and their enemies

Weapons of Ancient Times
Weapons of Ancient Times

Author: Matt Doeden

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1429619678

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"Describes the weapons used in battles by ancient cultures, from primitive weapons like stone axes to more advanced weapons such as chariots and iron swords"--Provided by publisher.

Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition
Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the Fall of Rome, second edition

Author: M. C. Bishop

Publisher: Oxbow Books

Published: 2006-04-22

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1785703951

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Rome's rise to empire is often said to have owed much to the efficiency and military skill of her armies and their technological superiority over barbarian enemies. But just how 'advanced' was Roman military equipment? What were its origins and how did it evolve? The authors of this book have gathered a wealth of evidence from all over the Roman Empire - excavated examples as well as pictorial and documentary sources - to present a picture of what range of equipment would be available at any given time, what it would look like and how it would function. They examine how certain pieces were adopted from Rome's enemies and adapted to particular conditions of warfare prevailing in different parts of the Empire. They also investigate in detail the technology of military equipment and the means by which it was produced, and discuss wider questions such as the status of the soldier in Roman society. Both the specially prepared illustrations and the text have been completely revised for the second edition of this detailed and authoritative handbook, bringing it up to date with the very latest research. It illustrates each element in the equipment of the Roman soldier, from his helmet to his boots, his insignia, his tools and his weapons. This book will appeal to archaeologists, ancient and military historians as well as the generally informed and inquisitive reader.

Roman and Greek Warfare
Roman and Greek Warfare

Author: Eugene S. McCartney

Publisher:

Published: 2013-07

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781782821625

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A three title volume on warfare in the ancient world No student of warfare in the ancient world should be without Eugene S. McCartney's brilliant work on the subject. This book appears in its entirety as the first piece in this special Leonaur edition which also includes campaign and battlefield maps absent from other editions. McCartney's research is exemplary; he not only gives examples of every aspect of Roman and Greek military tactics, formation, organisation, logistics, engineering and weapons but also provides numerous examples of how and when they were employed-successfully or otherwise-by describing relevant campaigns and engagements. What makes this Leonaur volume particularly important for military historians is that reference is frequently made to Creasy's classic work on the fifteen most decisive battles in history. Five of these conflicts took place in the ancient period and Creasy's learned essays on these battles have been included here for easy reference when reading the principal text. Also cited in the principal text is Ralph Payne-Gallwey's work on ancient artillery, such as the balista and catapult; that, complete with its excellent and detailed line drawings, concludes an essential volume that will enhance any library on warfare in the ancient world. Recommended. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

Tribe
Tribe

Author: Michael Ross

Publisher: Focus on the Family Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781589971882

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In today's sex-crazed culture, the battle for purity is growing increasingly difficult—especially for young men. But there is hope. This book offers guys can't-lose strategies for holding their ground on the front lines of sexual purity.