Second Hand The Macedonian Phalanx
Equipment, Organization & Tactics from Philip II & Alexander to the Roman Conquest
Author : Richard Taylor
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Condition
Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Boards remain clean and sharp with minimal signs of handling. Contents are clean, bright and unmarked throughout. Binding firm and square. A very well-preserved copy of this substantial modern study of Macedonian warfare and tactics.
Details
General - Pages : 482 | Images : Black and white illustrations, diagrams, maps and tables | Publisher : Pen & Sword | Place of Publication : Yorkshire, UK | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2020 | Edition : First edition | Size : 242mm x 168mm | ISBN : 9781526748157
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A detailed examination of the Macedonian phalanx, one of the most influential military formations of the ancient world. Richard Taylor traces its development from the reforms of Philip II of Macedon through the campaigns of Alexander the Great and the Successor kingdoms, to its eventual defeat by Rome.
Drawing upon ancient sources, archaeology and modern military analysis, the author explores every aspect of the phalanx system, including weaponry, armour, recruitment, training, battlefield command, logistics and tactical doctrine. Individual chapters examine the men who served within the formation, its organisation and battlefield performance, as well as its strengths, weaknesses and evolution across nearly three centuries of warfare.
Comprehensive and heavily researched, this substantial volume provides a modern reassessment of the Macedonian military machine and its place within the wider history of ancient warfare. An important reference work for students of Alexander the Great, Hellenistic history and classical military studies.
