Uniforms of the Greek World

AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA

A detailed study of the fighting men of Classical Greece
and the Ancient World, including Sumerians, Assyrians,
Hittites, Egyptians, Mycenaeans, Spartans, Persians and
Macedonians

An incredible visual reference of the fighting men of Ancient
Greece and their neighbours and enemies in the Ancient
World. The book offers a concise overview of the history
of the period, the rise and fall of Alexander and Darius’
empires, the battles, campaigns, conquests and tactics,
together with detailed information on the men at arms
themselves.There are special sections on the seafaring
navies and galleys as well as the artillery pieces, siege
engines, fortifications and military structures, weapons and
armour. Expert research is combined with more than 600
detailed illustrations and fine art images of military dress,
weapons, ships and artillery.

Kevin F. Kiley, retired Marine Corps artillery officer, is a
graduate of the United States Military Academy at West
Point. An enthusiastic uniformologist, he has a masters
degree in military history from Norwich University, and is the
author of the Uniforms of the Roman World in this series.
Professor Gabriele Esposito, consultant, is a well-known
military historian and award-winning author.