| Macedonian Warrior: Alexander's Elite Infantryman Contributor(s): Heckel, Waldemar (Author), Jones, Ryan (Author), Hook, Christa (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841769509 ISBN-13: 9781841769509 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2006 Annotation: During the reigns of Philip II and Alexander the Great, the Macedonian Army (the phalangites) were reformed and drilled into an invincible fighting force with unique tactics and weaponry. The Macedonian warrior during his service would march over 20,000 miles in the most diverse climates and terrains, fighting in four of the epoch battles of the time. This book examines their initial training, rise to an elite unit under Alexander the Great, and eventual defeat at the battle of Pydna, 168 BC. The daily life, weaponry, experience, and motivations of these men are detailed, using primary sources and anecdotal material. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Ancient - History | Ancient - Greece |
| Dewey: 355.009 |
| Series: Warrior |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 7.2" W x 9.82" (0.49 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jones, Ryan: - Ryan Jones is editor in chief at SLAM, the monthly basketball magazine. He wrote the first national magazine feature on LeBron James. He is the author of King James: Believe the Hype---The LeBron James Story. He lives in New York City with his wife and son. |