Carthaginian Warrior 264-146 Bc

Informationen zum Autor Nic Fields Klappentext The armies of Carthage were diverse, made up of men of various ethnic groups, military specializations, and even motivations. Whilst some were citizen soldiers fighting on behalf of their state, others were ruthless mercenaries who remained loyal only so long as they were paid. As the Punic Wars progressed and the merits of professional soldiers became appreciated, mercenaries became the backbone of Carthaginian armies. Backed up by detailed reference to historical sources, this book examines the life of a Carthaginian warrior, following his experiences from initial recruitment to final battle, and focusing on what he ate, the equipment he carried and the tactics he used on the battlefield. This in-depth analysis of warriors in daily life and battle is accompanied by archival photographs and vibrant illustrations from Steve Noon.The story of the warriors who fought for Carthage, the Semitic superpower that clashed with Rome in a series of three epic wars (264-241 BC, 218-201 BC, and 149-146 BC). Zusammenfassung By the outbreak of the First Carthaginian War, Carthage controlled the whole coast of northern Africa. This book explores the heterogeneous mixture of races within the Carthaginian forces, and discusses their clothing, equipment and weaponry. It details their tactical deployment and covers the campaign experiences of the great general Hannibal. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction /Chronology of major events 264 - 146 BC /Carthage versus Rome /Recruitment /Equipment and appearance /On campaign /Experience of battle /Bibliography /Glossary and abbreviations/Index

Product details

• Authors: Nic Fields, Fields Nic
• Assisted by: Steve Noon (Illustration), Noon Steve (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.2010
• EAN: 9781846039584
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-958-4
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 187 mm x 248 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Warrior; Warrior
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Antike, Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, Vorzeit, Frühgeschichte vor Christi Geburt, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, Alte Welt, Militärische Institutionen, HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Warfare & defence, Ancient World, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient warfare, BCE period – Protohistory, Military institutions