Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior

499–479 BC

Chris McNab, Adam Hook

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Osprey
01 April 2018

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; War & defence operations

Series: Combat

The Greco-Persian Wars (499–49 BC) convulsed Greece, Asia Minor, and the Near East for half a century. Through a series of bloody invasions and pitched battles, the mighty Persian Empire pitted itself against the smaller armies of the Greeks, strengthened through strategic alliances. This epic conflict also brought together two different styles of warfare: the Greek hoplite phalanx and the combined spear and projectile weapon-armed Persian infantry.

Analyzing the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Plataea from the eyes of a soldier, this study explores the experience of front-line combat in the Greco-Persian Wars. Fully illustrated with modern photographs and archival images, and drawing directly on primary sources and the most authoritative recent research, this is the enthralling story of the fighting men of Greece and Persia and the tactics and technologies they employed.

By: Chris McNab
Illustrated by: Adam Hook
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 31
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9781472825742
ISBN 10: 1472825748
Series: Combat
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 April 2018
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction / The Opposing Sides / Combat 1 / Combat 2 / Combat 3 / Analysis / Aftermath / Unit Organizations / Bibliography / Index

Chris McNab is an author and editor. To date he has published over 100 books, including many for Osprey. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Reviews for Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior: 499–479 BC

.. .a really engaging book about this important era and the pivotal combats that took place on Greek soil. I can recommend this publication without the slightest hesitation not only for the military historian but also for the modeler looking for some inspiration for his or her next Ancient period diorama. Fascinating! - IPMS / USA