THE ARMY OF ANTIOCHUS THE GREAT. WEAPONS, EQUIPMENT AND TACTICS

Discover the fascinating world of the army of Antiochus the Great, one of the most powerful rulers of the Hellenistic era. Learn the secrets of his military successes and how his army maintained the power of the Seleucid Empire. This book is an in-depth study of the types of troops, weapons and armor of Antiochus' army, combining the latest historical and archaeological research.

• In-depth study of the army of Antiochus the Great.
• Combination of historical and archaeological research.
• Detailed discussion of weapons and armor.
• Analysis of the effectiveness of the army in battles and campaigns.
• Presentation of the regular core of the army, auxiliary units and mercenaries.
• Discussion of intimidating weapons such as elephants and chariots with scythes.
• Useful data on the effectiveness of slings and the wounds they can inflict.

Jean Charl Du Plessis, the author of this book, has created the most in-depth study devoted to the army of Antiochus the Great. He combined the latest historical research and the latest archaeological evidence with a strong element of reconstructive archaeology, that is, the making and use of replicas of ancient equipment. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand what the armament of the Seleucid army looked like and how it worked.

The following chapters of the work present the regular core of the army, auxiliary units from all over the Empire and mercenaries, as well as intimidating weapons in the form of elephants and chariots with scythes. The author discussed in detail weapons and armor, including, for example, based on texts from the era and his own experiences, presented very useful data on the effectiveness of slings and the wounds they can inflict. He also analyzed and assessed the effectiveness of the operations of the army of Antiochus III in many battles, sieges and campaigns.

The Seleucid Empire was a superpower of the Hellenistic era, the largest and most powerful of the successor states of Alexander the Great, and its army played a key role in maintaining this power. Thanks to it, Antiochus III was able to conduct his military campaigns, mostly successfully, from the Mediterranean to India, also earning the nickname the Great. This book is a fascinating journey into the world of ancient military and politics.

Napoleon V Publishing House is a guarantee of high quality and reliability. The book was published in hardcover, which ensures its durability and aesthetic appearance. The 244x180 mm format makes it comfortable to read and store. Number of pages: 343.