Greek Warfare

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 time...

For 3,000 years, one God has shaped the destiny of nations, toppled empires, inspired revolutions, and transformed the world. Yet his full story has never been told — until now. The Rise of Yahweh: The Untold History of the World’s Most Enduring God is a sweeping, cinematic journey through the greatest epic in human civilization. Blending archaeology, ancient mythology, biblical history, comparative religion, and world-shaping events, this book reveals the astonishing rise of a desert storm‑god who became the most powerful and influential deity in history. From the Bronze Age to the ...

Although the armies of the ancient Greek, or "Hellenic", city-states (poleis, singular polis) included both cavalry (hippeis) and light infantry (psiloi, peltastes, gymnetes), their mainstay was undoubtedly the heavy infantry known today as hoplites. Armed to the teeth with their distinctive round shield (aspis or hoplon), high-crested helmet (corys) and long spear (dory), the hoplites were some of the most efficient soldiers of their time.

Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare, draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism.

Unlock the forgotten tactics of one of antiquity’s most decisive — and overlooked — battles. In Strategies of War, Author Terry Sloan brings to life the Battle of the Himera River (480 BCE), a pivotal yet often ignored conflict that unfolded on the shores of ancient Sicily. While the Persian armies clashed with the Greeks at Thermopylae and Salamis, a simultaneous war raged in the West — where a Greek alliance confronted the mighty Carthaginian forces in a struggle that would shape the balance of power in the Mediterranean. Through vivid narrative, detailed tactical analysis, and ...

‘A gripping new collection from Max Hastings that puts you at the heart of the battle … Compelling’ Daily Mail ‘An unmissable read’ Sunday Times Soldiers is a very personal gathering of sparkling, gripping tales by many writers, about men and women who have borne arms, reflecting...

He seized a throne at twenty. At thirty he stood at the edge of the known earth. Between those years lies the fastest rise in history and the bill it came with. This epic biography puts you in the dust and the council tent, where myth meets logistics. Watch a young king throw a spear toward Asia and then keep it there with pay chests, grain ships, and a moving city of soldiers. See a road built across the sea at Tyre, a whisper in a dark room at Siwa, and torches licking the gold at Persepolis. March with elephants at the Hydaspes. Hear the rain at the Hyphasis when an army finally says no....

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.

A DYING STAR - LOST RELICS - A MONSTER BORN OF THE GODS Perseus is a rogue, a mercenary, a man who survives on charm, cunning, and the occasional blade. But when the tyrant Exarch Polydectes sends him to a distant, cursed world to retrieve the head of Medusa, the most feared of the Gorgons, Perseus is forced into a quest that will test his body, mind, and soul in ways he never imagined. Guided by the cryptic whispers of the goddess Athena, Perseus must uncover the lost relics of the gods: ancient weapons hidden aboard a ruined dreadnought orbiting a collapsing star. Standing in his way are ...

Are you tired of living beneath your spiritual potential? It’s time to walk in the power that was always meant to be yours. The Power of God is a 40-day devotional journey into the explosive, life-changing force of God's power as revealed in the New Testament. Drawing from the original Greek words—dunamis, exousia, kratos, ischus, and energeia—this book uncovers the rich dimensions of divine power that too many believers leave untapped. Each day includes: A foundational Scripture A deep theological exposition (Power Principle) A practical and transformative challenge (Power ...

Christians have been deceived and it’s time to set the captives free from one of the biggest deceptions from the kingdom of darkness: sororities and fraternities. God’s warning in this book is clear. They = 666. Some people don’t know what they need until it’s shown to them. Herein lies the truth about Black Greek-Letter Organizations. The devil has been exposed! With divine revelation and personal testimony, this book details God’s warning and God’s deliverance. Whether the membership is predominantly Black or predominantly White, God does not approve of these organizations and...

Operation Medusa History’s wounds never fully heal — and in the wrong hands, they can start a war. From the creator of the Specters of Athena universe comes a gripping new military thriller saga that blends real-world history, relentless action, and the razor’s edge of modern geopolitics. When Greece and Turkey collide in a dangerous dance of brinkmanship, the conflict is fought not only in contested waters and borderlands, but also in intelligence rooms, diplomatic corridors, and the shadows where truth is the first casualty. At the heart of the series is Nikolas “Strix” Andros ...

From the New York Times bestselling author, the incredible true story of the American archaeologists and classicists who went undercover as OSS spies during World War II to fight the Nazis and protect the world's most precious relics In 1942, as head of the newly formed OSS, Wild Bill Donovan...

In ancient times, the dark god Kronos crafted weapons of war in his fiery lair. His worship has long been eradicated, his followers driven into hiding... and yet he remains... Creatures of shadow are crawling through the land of Eloesus... they seek one man above all else: Theron, upstanding citizen, master swordsman, and veteran of many wars. As he flees, doom is falling over the land: clouds of fire hover over the ancient city of Thenai and infernal names not spoken in thousands of years thunder from the mountaintops. A hero is needed. A wind of destiny is blowing, yet Theron is one false...