This book presents the history of the Hoplites, fighters who permanently altered the art of war in the West. You will be able to enter the history and the life of its elite warriors which appeared in the 8th century BC and discover their equipment and martial tactics. Richly illustrated, you can study the most beautiful artefacts and iconographic witnesses. Ce livre presente l'histoire de ces combattants, les Hoplites, qui ont modifie durablement l'art de la guerre en Occident. Ainsi, vous pourrez penetrer dans l'histoire et la vie de ses guerriers d'elite apparus au VIIIe siecle av. J.-C et decouvrir leur equipement et leurs tactiques martiales. Richement illustre, vous pourrez observer les plus beaux artefacts ou temoins iconographiques.