The Third Macedonian War and Battle of Pydna - Perseus' Neglect of Combined-arms Tactics and the Real Reasons for the Roman Victory

This is a fascinating and thoroughly researched study of these dramatic events that adds fresh insight to the question of the legion's supposed innate supremacy over the phalanx.

About the author

Graham Wrightson is Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek Military History at South Dakota State University (USA). His research interests focus on ancient warfare and military, in particular ancient Greek military history (Alexander and his successors) and the Crusades, as well as medieval history and medieval England.

Product details

• Authors: Graham Wrightson
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2023
• EAN: 9781526793508
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-9350-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 164 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 494 g
• Illustrations: 16 Illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous