Warfare in the Ancient World

This work traces the military history of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. Major events and important individuals are discussed in their historical and chronological context. The book explains the causes behind important events, the results of various military encounters, and their signific [...]
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This work traces the military history of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. Major events and important individuals are discussed in their historical and chronological context. The book explains the causes behind important events, the results of various military encounters, and their significance. The chronological framework enables readers to follow the evolution of ancient warfare, as armies and empires become steadily larger and more sophisticated. Eventually, history comes full circle. With Rome's fall, a new, dark period was inaugurated in which armies were again small and unsophisticated in terms of organization and technology.