Presents a comprehensive, colorfully illustrated guide to knights and knighthood. Discusses the history of knighthood, knights of mythology, heraldry, knights in combat and daily life, and knights in literature and art. Contains over 400 full-color reproductions, photographs, and illustrations.
Provides information about methods of ancient Roman warfare, their weapons, equipment, and armor. Depicts their border camps, sea warfare, their leaders and emperors, and includes maps, illustrations, photos, a glossary, and an index.
A comprehensive guide to ancient Greek culture and history that focuses on military tactics and campaigns, and covers the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, Alexander the Great, and other related topics.
Examines the role of the knight in the Middle Ages, looking how they were trained and armored, and other aspects of their lives, and discusses developments in how castles were constructed and defended.
An English translation of sixth-century philosopher Sun Tzu's thoughts on war, in which he discusses the laying of plans, the actual waging of war, and the value of negotiation.
Examines why some developments in government and military technology were total failures and why some have had long-term success and explains what can be learned by studying bad ideas and failed attempts.
Describes the art and science of warfare in the twenty-first century including guerrilla warfare and terrorism, biochemical and nuclear weapons, communication and intelligence, and the future of soldiers and battlefields.
