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1	Thermopylae 480 BC: Last Stand of the 300 more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Steve Noon (Illustrator) add to wishlist An authoritative re-telling of one of the greatest tales of heroism of all time and a decisive moment for the history of the world, Leonidas and the 300 Spartans' fight to the death against overwhelming Persian forces preserved the future of Greece and the golden age of classical civilization. Nic Fields vividly describes the battle for the pass ... see all copies from $6.02! new only from $11.17! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Roman Army of the Punic Wars 264-146 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields add to wishlist As Rome's power and influence extended across the Mediterranean, she was destined for a collision with the Carthaginian Empire, a clash ultimately resulting in the decisive Second Punic War. At first the Roman Army was no match for the superior tactics and leadership of Hannibal and his troops. However, talented generals like Scipio Africanus ... see all copies from $6.91! new only from $12.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Roman Army: The Civil Wars 88-31 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields add to wishlist The Roman Legions were the most highly organized troops of the ancient world, but the process of turning the Legions from what was essentially a part-time citizen militia into the professional force that first made Rome the dominant power in the Mediterranean and then built an empire that stretched across the known world, was no small feat ... see all copies from $13.24! new only from $15.49! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Roman Auxiliary Cavalryman: Ad 14-193 more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Adam Hook (Illustrator) add to wishlist Drawn from a wide range of warlike peoples throughout the provinces, especially on the fringes of the empire, auxiliaries were generally not citizens of the Roman empire. The cavalry of the auxilia provided a powerful fighting arm; organized, disciplined and well trained, it was adept at performing both skirmish and shock action. This book details ... see all copies from $5.26! new only from $11.34! \| first editions
5	The Roman Army of the Principate 27 BC-Ad 117 more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields add to wishlist The Imperial Army established by Augustus drew heavily on the nomenclature and traditions of the late Roman Republic, but was revolutionary in its design. He decided to meet all the military needs of the Empire from a standing, professional army. Military service became a career: enlistment was for 25 years (16 in the Praetorian Guard), and men ... see all copies from $15.49! new only from $15.49! \| SVS
6	Romes Northern Frontier AD 70-235: Beyond Hadrian's Wall more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Roman excursions north of the Tyne-Solway line, the route of Hadrian's Wall, can be roughly divided into three main periods. Firstly, Agricola advanced against the Caledonii for six campaigning seasons culminating in the decisive battle of Mons Graupius in AD 83. Secondly, the Antonine Wall was built 70 miles to the north of Hadrian's Wall ... see all copies from $3.88! new only from $4.06! \| SVS
7	The Hun: Scourge of God Ad 375-565 more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Christa Hook (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. Superb horsemen and excellent archers, they fought with a reflex composite-bow that could penetrate armour at 100 metres. In battle they would rush into the fray with surprising speed and apparent chaos, maintaining an incessant ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Rome's Saxon Shore: Coastal Defences of Roman Britain, AD 250-500 more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator) add to wishlist The 'Saxon Shore' forts are among the most impressive surviving monuments of Roman Britain, although much about them remains a mystery. In an impressive outlay of money, manpower and materials the frontier system stretched across the Wash-Solent and included the heavy fortification of the major harbours and estuaries of the east and south-east ... see all copies from $4.70! new only from $4.70! \| SVS
9	Ancient Greek Fortifications 500-300 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Brian Delf (Illustrator) add to wishlist The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history led to a shift in the nature of the fortifications in that part of the world. Fortresses were no longer designed to defend a ruler and his entourage; the whole of the citizen body had to be protected against any outside threats. Simple as they were, Ancient Greek ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.31! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Hadrian's Wall Ad 122-410 more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Alina Illustrazioni (Illustrator), Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator) add to wishlist Hadrian's Wall is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain. It is the best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the world's greatest civilizations. Its origins lie in a visit by the Emperor Hadrian to Britain in AD 122 when he ordered the wall to be built to mark the ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $11.17! \| first editions
11 view cover	Mycenaean Citadels C. 1350-1200 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator) add to wishlist From 1600 BC urban civilisation in Greece began to thrive and the power of a number of warlord states began to be felt around the Aegean. This period of Greek development and prosperity is called the Late Helladic or Mycenaean period, a time when Greek society was constantly geared for battle and invasion, and cities were fortress-like with ... see all copies from $2.79! new only from $2.79! \| first editions
12 view cover	Bronze Age War Chariots more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Brian Delf (Illustrator) add to wishlist Chariots, the first mobile fighting vehicle, seem to have originated in Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC. The highly mobile two-wheeled war chariot, carrying a driver and an archer armed with a short compound bow, revolutionized military tactics after 1700 BC. This expensive weapon spread throughout the Middle East and is thought to have ... see all copies from $6.43! new only from $6.59!
13 view cover	Ancient Greek Warship: 500-322 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Peter Bull (Illustrator) add to wishlist Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleships of the ancient world and at the height of their success the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. Primarily long ships designed to fight under oar power, their main weapon was a bronze-plated ram situated at the prow. This book offers a complete ... see all copies from $7.74! new only from $9.56!
14 view cover	The Walls of Rome more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Peter Dennis (Illustrator) add to wishlist Having defeated a Germanic invasion of northern Italy, the Emperor Aurelian surrounded Rome with a powerful circuit of walls. This great fortification is one of the best preserved of all city walls in the Roman Empire and remains a dramatic feature of Rome today, representing the most emblematic and the most enduring monument of Aurelian's age. ... see all copies from $9.57! new only from $9.57! \| SVS
15 view cover	Soldier of the Pharaoh: Middle Kingdom Egypt 2055-1650 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Peter Bull (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Pharaohs of Egypt have captured the imagination of readers throughout the ages. Their existence and power have almost taken on a mythical status. In this book, Nic Fields reveals the truth behind these myths and explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who were the might of Middle Kingdom Egypt. Using rare artifacts he pieces together the ... see all copies from $7.18! new only from $7.18! \| SVS
16 view cover	Syracuse 415-413 BC: Destruction of the Athenian Imperial Fleet more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Peter Dennis (Illustrator) add to wishlist In 415 BC Athens launched a large expeditionary force, its goal the rich, grain-producing island of Sicily. This was in response to a call for help in a minor war from an old ally but the true objectives were the powerful city of Syracuse, suspected of supporting Athens' Peloponnesian enemies, and imperial expansion. The Athenians won an ... see all copies from $11.48! new only from $11.93! \| SVS
17 view cover	Tarentine Horseman of Magna Graecia: 430-190 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Sean O'Brogain (Illustrator) add to wishlist The Taras were the leading power of the scattered Greek states of southern Italy and built their reputation on the unmatched horse warriors who helped the Taras claim and maintain their power. These horsemen, who excelled in valor and wealth not only served on their home soil, but were in great demand abroad and were often exported as mercenaries. ... see all copies from $9.95! new only from $9.95! \| SVS
18 view cover	Troy C 1700-1250 BC more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Donato Spedaliere (Illustrator), Sarah Sulemsohn Spedaliere (Illustrator) add to wishlist In all the stories told by mankind and recorded through its history, the tale of the siege of Troy is perhaps the greatest secular story ever told. It has certainly captured the western imagination for some 3000 years. Archaeological work has revealed that the site around Hisarlik, where Troy is believed to have been, is considerably larger and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
19 view cover	Spartacus and the Slave War 73-71 BC: A Gladiator Rebels Against Rome more books like this by Dr. Nic Fields, Steve Noon (Illustrator) add to wishlist In the year 73 BC, Spartacus broke out of a gladiatorial training school and formed an army of runaway slaves and people with little to lose. This army defeated two Roman armies and attacked several cities. Terrified lest the revolt spread, the government in Rome assigned Crassus and Pompey to crush to rebellion. They cornered Spartacus and ... see all copies from $11.93! new only from $11.93! \| SVS

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