The Macedonian Empire: The Era of Warfare Under Philip II and Alexander the Great, 359-323 B.C

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Macedonian Empire lasted only 36 years, beginning with Philip II's assumption of the throne in 359 B.C. and ending with the death of his son Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. In that span, the two leaders changed the map in the known world. Philip established new tactics that forever ended the highly stylized mode that had characterized Classic Greek warfare, and Alexander's superb leadership made the army an unstoppable force. This work first examines the 11 great armies and three great navies of the era, along with their operations and logistics. The primary focus is then on each campaign and significant battle fought by Philip or Alexander, detailing how the battles were fought, the tactics of the opposing armies, and how the Macedonians were able to triumph.

SYNOPSIS

This is a paperbound reprint of a 1998 work. Ashley, whose career was in the banking industry, provides a thoroughly research military history examining the 11 great armies of the era, including those of Athens, Sparta, Persia, and India, as well as Macedonia, and the three great navies, those of Athens, Persia, and Macedonia, discussing the makeup, weaponry, and tactics of each military force. The focus is on each campaign and significant battle fought by Philip and Alexander, and the tactics that allowed the Macedonian army to triumph over its opponents. The book includes a comprehensive chronology of the Empire and a full glossary. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

FROM THE CRITICS

History

Useful!

ARBA

Massive...well-argued study...thoroughly footnoted.

C&RL News

Brings together everything known about the military campaigns of Alexander and his father Philip II. Unlike many other histories, [this book] gives ample attention to Phillip's generalship.

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