Good day everyone, I’m Elena, thanks to be here on Alessandro III di Macedonia: blog about Alexander the Great and Hellenism. I’ve a new interesting publication to announce you!
The Macedonian Army of Philip II and Alexander the Great, 359–323 BC. History, Organization and Equipment
by Gabriele Esposito
Pen & Sword Military
Out: 30th May 2022
This book provides a complete and detailed analysis of the organization and equipment of the Macedonian army built by Philip II and later employed to world-changing effect by his son, Alexander III (the Great). This work explains how Philip took the traditional forces of Macedon and reformed them into the most modern and sophisticated combined-arms force in the Mediterranean world. Not only the formidable pike phalanx and the hard-charging Companion cavalry, but also the less famous components, such as light and cavalry types, are described in detail. The tactics employed in the great battles that won the largest empire the world had seen are analysed. With numerous colour photos showing replica weapons and equipment in use, this is a vivid, detailed and accessible study of the army that made Alexander great.
Gabriele Esposito is an Italian researcher and a long-time student of military history, whose interests and expertise range widely over various periods. Most of his recent studies have been dedicated to the reconstruction of the organization, functioning and tactics of the armies across history; in each of his publications there is always some relevant space dedicated to the ‘material culture’of the various armies taken into account and – more in particular – to the empirical science known as ‘uniformology’. Gabriele is the author of numerous books on armies and uniforms and is a regular contributor to many specialized magazines in Italy, France, Netherlands and UK. His many previous works include the following in this series: Wellington’s Infantry 1800-1815; Napoleon’s Imperial Guard and Wellington’s Cavalry and Technical Corps, also published by Pen & Sword. He lives in southern Italy, near the ancient battlefield of Beneventum.
Pen & Sword Military
Hardback
Pages: 152
Illustrations: 90 colour illustrations
ISBN: 978-1526787354
Out on: 30th May 2022
£ 20.00
Pen and Sword continues to focus on Alexander and I really really like it! This will be a to buy book! You can also add a reminder to your Google Calendar!
Thank you and have a great day,
Alessandro III di Macedonia 