Introduction: historical background, from death of Alexander in
323, through fragmentation of his empire, to loss of Macedonian
independence after defeat by the Romans at Pynda, 168 BC – the
Macedonian Antipatrid and Antigonid dynasties, and their wars
Recruitment, organisation and equipment of armies: the cavalry; the
infantry – agema and other peltasts – Bronze Shield and White
Shield regiments of the phalanx; the artillery
Conclusion
Bibliography
The first in a three-part study of the armies of Alexander the Great's successors, whose 150-year domination of the Near East was only brought to an end by the rise of Rome.
Nicholas Sekunda was born in 1953. After studying Ancient
History and Archaeology at Manchester University, he went on to
take his PhD in 1981. He has taken part in archaeological
excavations in Poland, Iran and Greece, and has published numerous
books and academic articles,. He is currently teaching at the
Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology in Torun, Poland.
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as
Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art
College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books,
predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey
titles.
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