Ancient Warfare

ebook Strategies, Technologies, and Tactics of Early Combat · Military Science

By Fouad Sabry

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What is Ancient Warfare

Ancient warfare is war that was conducted from the beginning of recorded history to the end of the ancient period. The difference between prehistoric and ancient warfare is more organization oriented than technology oriented. The development of first city-states, and then empires, allowed warfare to change dramatically. Beginning in Mesopotamia, states produced sufficient agricultural surplus. This allowed full-time ruling elites and military commanders to emerge. While the bulk of military forces were still farmers, the society could portion off each year. Thus, organized armies developed for the first time. These new armies were able to help states grow in size and become increasingly centralized.

How you will benefit

(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:

Chapter 1: Ancient Warfare

Chapter 2: Cavalry

Chapter 3: Hoplite

Chapter 4: Trireme

Chapter 5: Cataphract

Chapter 6: Peltast

Chapter 7: Phalanx

Chapter 8: Ancient Macedonian army

Chapter 9: Military of the Sasanian Empire

Chapter 10: Ancient Greek warfare

(II) Answering the public top questions about ancient warfare.

Who this book is for

Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Ancient Warfare.

Ancient Warfare