Alexander, 334-323 BC: Conquest of the Persian Empire. (reprint, 1991).0275988317 Alexander, 334-323 BC; conquest of the Persian Empire. (reprint reprint An individually bound copy of an article in a journal or science communication , 1991) Warry, John. Praeger 2005 96 pages $35.00 Hardcover Praeger illustrated military history DF234 Warry, an expert on the warfare of the Classical world, examines the principle battles of Alexander's campaigns in detail in this illustrated account for general readers and students in high school and up. The book sheds light on Macedonian tactics, in particular the combination of armored infantry with fast-moving cavalry cavalry, a military force consisting of mounted troops trained to fight from horseback. Horseback riding probably evolved independently in the Eurasian steppes and the mountains above the Mesopotamian plain. By 1400 B.C. . The men and equipment of both Alexander and his Persian enemies are also examined. The book contains a glossary A term used by Microsoft Word and adopted by other word processors for the list of shorthand, keyboard macros created by a particular user. See glossaries in this publication and The Computer Glossary. and a chronology chronology, n the arrangement of events in a time sequence, usually from the beginning to the end of an event. , and color and b&w photos, illustrations, and maps are included on every page. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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