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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
A three title volume on warfare in the ancient world
No student of warfare in the ancient world should be without
Eugene S. McCartney's brilliant work on the subject. This book
appears in its entirety as the first piece in this special Leonaur
edition which also includes campaign and battlefield maps absent
from other editions. McCartney's research is exemplary; he not only
gives examples of every aspect of Roman and Greek military tactics,
formation, organisation, logistics, engineering and weapons but
also provides numerous examples of how and when they were
employed-successfully or otherwise-by describing relevant campaigns
and engagements. What makes this Leonaur volume particularly
important for military historians is that reference is frequently
made to Creasy's classic work on the fifteen most decisive battles
in history. Five of these conflicts took place in the ancient
period and Creasy's learned essays on these battles have been
included here for easy reference when reading the principal text.
Also cited in the principal text is Ralph Payne-Gallwey's work on
ancient artillery, such as the balista and catapult; that, complete
with its excellent and detailed line drawings, concludes an
essential volume that will enhance any library on warfare in the
ancient world. Recommended.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Originally published in 1887. This early works on shooting is an
informative guide to the sport with much of the information still
useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing
these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
using the original text and artwork.
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