The Army of Herod the Great - Couverture souple

Rocca, Samuel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846032067 ISBN 13 : 9781846032066

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Herod was Romes most important and powerful ally at the end of the Republic.

Although he has entered posterity as a ruthless ruler not only against his own family but also, according to the gospel of Matthew, as the instigator of the slaughter of the innocents. However, he was also an able administrator who developed a powerful army. At its peak Herods army could field approximately 40,000 men, both Judaean and mercenary soldiers with troops from the Germanic tribes to Parthians to Romans. As a result of this varied composition it showed both strong Hellenistic influence in its armour and cavalry and Roman influence in its use of heavy infantry making it an intriguing topic for military history enthusiasts.

The first study in English of its kind, this is a fascinating look at the ancient army of Herod the Great based on up-to-date Israeli archaeological reports and finds, including weapons and armour fragments.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television. She has established herself as one of Osprey's most popular artists, having illustrated multiple series titles. Her illustrations combine the historian's attention to detail with the artist's sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. Christa lives and works in East Sussex, England.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846032067
• ISBN 13: 9781846032066
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Hook Christa
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Oliver Edwards; https://strengholt.nl/en/; ; 22 Liuleburgaz Str., floor 4, app. 9; Plovdiv; 4000; Bulgarie