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Focusing on military evolution, this book explores the transition from hoplite armies to the advanced military strategies of Philip II and Alexander the Great. It analyzes key developments in warfare during ancient Greece, highlighting how these changes contributed to the success of their armies. The narrative provides insights into the tactical innovations and historical contexts that shaped the effectiveness of Greek military forces.

Exploring the concept of civilization, this book utilizes primary sources to illustrate how different societies defined civilized behavior from ancient times to 1600. It highlights the evolution of these definitions across cultures while identifying persistent themes and commonalities. Through this historical lens, readers gain insight into the shifting perceptions of civilization and the factors that influenced these changes.

This is a fascinating and thoroughly researched study of these dramatic events that adds fresh insight to the question of the legion's supposed innate supremacy over the phalanx.

Detailed study of the battlefield command of Antiochus III, one of the most powerful and significant leaders of his era. číst celé