Battles of the Ancient World

Provides an insightful, yet concise, overview of six major campaigns or battles of the period Praeger is pleased to announce a partnership with Osprey Publishing to make these unique books available to our customers. Now available in high-quality hardback volumes, this series provides insightful, yet concise, overviews of major battles. The books have been created to appeal to a wide range of interested readers, including students, amateur and professional military historians, period re-enactors - just about anybody who wants to learn more about these dramatic historical events. Battles of the Ancient World provides a detailed history of six major battles or campaigns that shaped ancient Europe and the Near East.

Each volume contains: Introduction
Chronology
Profiles of Commanders
Comparison of Opposing Plans
Descriptions of Opening Moves
Description of the Battle
Aftermath of the Battle
The Battlefield Today
Orders of Battle
Guide to Further Reading.