Ancient Warfare

Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War", in which the aim is an open, decisive battle - won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Sidebottom looks at how this Western Way of War was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans and why this concept is so prevalent today. 

Learn the unbelievable true history of the great warrior tribes of Mexico. More than 13 centuries of incredible spellbinding history are detailed in this intriguing study of the rulers and warriors of Mexico. Dozens of these charismatic leaders of nations and armies are brought to life by the deep research and entertaining storytelling of Peter Tsouras. Tsouras introduces the reader to the colossal personalities of the period.

Bloomsbury presents At the Gates of Rome by Don Hollway, read by Mark Meadows. A dramatic retelling of the final years of the Western Roman Empire and the downfall of Rome itself from the perspective of the Roman general Stilicho and Alaric, king of the Visigoths. It took little more than a...

The epic saga: "The Punic Wars: Rome and Carthage in Conflict," is an enthralling historical account by Dan Wilson that captures the fierce struggle between two of the ancient world's most powerful civilizations. This meticulously researched book takes you on a journey through the tumultuous clashes between Rome and Carthage, shedding light on the events that shaped the course of history in the Mediterranean. Overview The Punic Wars were a series of three protracted and brutal conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire, spanning from 264 BCE to 146 BCE. These wars were...

For three thousand years, the Dragonborn have been too stubborn to die quickly. But survival is not a future. For seventy years, Veyl Embercrest has lived as a Fire-Watcher of the Sky-Spire, a lore-keeper reciting ancient Flame-Hymns to frozen geothermal nests and cold volcanic stone. Like the rest of her people, she has harbored a devastating truth: not a single viable male egg has quickened in eighty-three years. The Dragonborn are a fading ember, maintaining a fierce front of warrior pride while counting down the inches to total extinction. Then came the miracle pulses from a valley ...

The Great History of War From the first tribal conflicts of prehistory to the global wars that shaped the modern age, The Great History of War traces humanity’s relentless evolution through the lens of battle. This sweeping narrative explores how war has defined civilizations, inspired innovation, and reshaped empires across more than five millennia of human history. Beginning with the dawn of organized combat, the book journeys through the rise of ancient armies, the strategic brilliance of Alexander the Great, the disciplined might of Rome, the zeal of religious crusades, and the fury ...

THE TRUTH IS NOT JUST HIDDEN—IT IS MANAGED. For over eighty years, a sophisticated architecture of classification, corporate privatization, and psychological operations has worked to ensure that the reality of non-human intelligence remains just out of reach. The Ufology Files: 2026 Edition is an exhaustive investigation into the public record, declassified documents, and whistleblower testimony that define the most significant mystery of our time. In this volume, you will explore: Ancient Origins: The striking parallels between Sumerian texts, Hebrew scriptures, and modern encounter ...

Ten thousand Greek soldiers, a thousand miles inside enemy territory, with their employer dead and their generals murdered. This is how they got home. In 401 BC a Persian prince named Cyrus hired the finest heavy infantry in the world and marched them east without telling them where they were going. Only deep into Asia did the Greeks learn the truth: they had been bought to take the throne of Persia from the man who held it, Cyrus's own brother. They met the king's army at Cunaxa, near Babylon. The Greeks charged, broke the wing in front of them, and did not lose a single man. Then word ...

They came promising peace. They came masking something far older. A novel of End Times war, conspiracy, and prophecy. Caleb lost everything for the truth. Elena sees the proof daily and says nothing. Neither can stay silent much longer. What if the beings the world is being asked to welcome have been preparing for their arrival for generations? Buried inside classified government files is Project Genesis, a hybrid breeding program running since the 1940s, with full knowledge and cooperation at the highest levels. The hybrids do not look like hybrids. They look like us. They already sit in ...

In this manual, the author takes readers on an exploratory journey into the teachings of the Early Church on spiritual warfare. This book, which was written for the authors daughters, reveals age-old teachings from early Orthodox Church theologians, mystics and saints who essentially pioneered human psychology in the deserts, caves and monasteries of the Eastern Byzantine Empire at the dawn of Christianity. With a foundation in Scripture, the author dives deep into the seemingly bottomless well of wisdom that is the vast library of writings that these experienced practitioners left behind.

The modern world doesn't acknowledge but is nevertheless haunted by spirits—angels, demons, and saints. In our time, many yearn to break free of the prison of a flat, secular materialism, to see and to know reality as it truly is. What is this spiritual reality like? How do we engage with it well? How do we permeate everyday life with spiritual presence?

From an award-winning historian of ancient Rome, a concise and comprehensive history of the fighting forces that created the Roman Empire. “Goldsworthy is a superb historian and talented writer.” —Washington Times In Roman Warfare, celebrated historian Adrian Goldsworthy leads readers...

A fresh account of some of history's greatest warriors. The Vikings had an extraordinary and far-reaching historical impact. From the eighth to the 11th centuries, they ranged across Europe - raiding, exploring, and colonizing - and their presence was felt as far away as Russia and Byzantium. They are most famous as warriors, yet perhaps their talent for warfare is too little understood.

Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led a small army on an expedition of almost four thousand miles across Southeastern America. De Soto's path had been one of history's most intriguing mysteries until the publication of Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun. Using a new route reconstruction, anthropologist Charles Hudson maps the story of the de Soto expedition, tying the route to a number of specific archaeological sites.

In 431 BC, the long simmering rivalry between the city-states of Athens and Sparta erupted into open warfare, and for more than a generation the two were locked in a life-and-death struggle. The war embroiled the entire Greek world, provoking years of butchery previously unparalleled in ancient Greece. Whole cities were exterminated, their men killed, their women and children enslaved.

For the first time, By the Spear offers an exhilarating military narrative of the reigns of these two larger-than-life figures in one volume. Ian Worthington gives full breadth to the careers of father and son, showing how Philip was the architect of the Macedonian empire, which reached its zenith under Alexander, only to disintegrate upon his death.

I SING OF TROY Gods, heroes, villains. Gods, lovers and betrayal. And one poet. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Jennifer Saint, Natalie Haynes, Hannah Lynn and Stephen Fry and for those who have seen The Odyssey. The Trojan War has long been considered a legend; a fable written by Homer four centuries after the events he depicts. Yet the excavation of an ancient place in Crete yields a stunning discovery. Parchments buried for three thousand years reveal that the Trojan War was a real event and Homer a participant in the war. A reluctant participant but, nevertheless, an eyewitness to ...

The definitive biography of the father and son who reshaped the ancient world. “Brings to life the full drama of ancient history.” —Wall Street Journal Alexander the Great's conquests staggered the world. He led his army across thousands of miles, overthrowing the greatest empires of his...

A comprehensive, theological guide to everything the Bible has to say about spiritual warfare. Many Christians today are unaware or skeptical of the reality of Satan and the role he and his demonic hordes seek to exert on our lives. But if we're to take Scripture seriously, we can't overlook the...

The Roman Legion Was Not an Army. It Was a Mobile Engineering Firm. Forget the gladiators, the togas, and the sword-and-sandal myths. History books condition you to look in the wrong place. Most accounts of the ancient world focus on brilliant generals and dramatic battlefield clashes. But that surface-level view leaves out the uncomfortable reality of how empires are actually built and sustained. Armies before Rome fought hard, but they collapsed under pressure. Supply chains fractured. Movement stalled. Control evaporated the moment the soldiers stopped marching. Rome did not conquer the ...