Greek and Roman Military Writers

Name: Greek and Roman Military Writers
Author: Unknown Author
ISBN: 9780415285469

256 pages2004RoutledgeISBN 9780415285469

History Nonfiction Neoplatonism Philosophy and religion Christianity, philosophy Military art and science Sources Military History Art et science militaires Histoire Histoire militaire TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Military Science Military Other

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About this book

Brian Campbell has selected and translated a wide range of pieces from the ancient military writers who tell us about the technical aspects of military practice and the management of armies.The pieces cover a fascinating range of topics - battle formations and manoeuvres, different types of troops, the art of generalship, methods for conducting and resisting a siege, the construction of artillery and fortifications, and every kind of ploy used by generals to defeat their opponents.Each piece is annotated with further explanation and context, making this an essential resource for everyone studying the army and warfare in the classical age.

Publication Details

Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004
Pages: 256
ISBN: 9780415285469

About Unknown Author

**Brian "Chainsaw" Campbell** is a Greater Seattle area game developer, author and editor who is credited for working in the role-playing game industry as far back as 1993. Campbell's notable work includes Werewolf: The Apocalypse, Mage: The Ascension, Changeling: The Dreaming, Ratkin, and other World of Darkness products for White Wolf, the d20 versions of Call of Cthulhu and Star Wars for Wizards of the Coast, indie games such as Spaceship Zero for Green Ronin and Fading Suns for Holistic Design, Inc., and a foray into board games that included Betrayal at House on the Hill from Avalon Hill. Campbell worked as an editor on World of Darkness supplements, including Dark Alliance: Vancouver, Caerns: Places of Power, and Umbra: The Velvet Shadow. — [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brian_Campbell_(game_designer)&oldid=1234883740)