{"product_id":"seleucid-armies-312-63-bc-9781472866141","title":"Seleucid Armies 312-63 BC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis colourful study describes and illustrates the troops of the Seleucid Empire in West Asia throughout its turbulent 250-year existence.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFounded by the Macedonian general Seleucus I Nicator in 312 BC in the wake of the death of Alexander the Great 11 years previously, the Seleucid Empire came to control much of the territory conquered by Alexander in western Asia, and at its height reached from the Mediterranean to Afghanistan. The colourful armies fielded by Seleucus I and his successors are described and illustrated in this absorbing study of a major power at war in the ancient world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the fortunes of their realm ebbed and flowed, Seleucid kings deployed vast armies recruited from diverse peoples that drew upon an array of military traditions, including the mighty phalanx, war elephants, scythed chariots and camel-mounted archers. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings as well as eight pages of specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating study draws upon a range of literary, archaeological and artistic sources to explore the organization, tactics, weapons and equipment of the varied units of Seleucid armies over two-and-a-half turbulent centuries in the ancient world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Horsted\u003c\/b\u003e studied Ancient History at the University of Bristol. His previous books for Osprey include \u003ci\u003eThe Numidians 300 BC-AD 300\u003c\/i\u003e in the Men-at-Arms series, and\u003ci\u003e British Celtic Warrior vs Roman Soldier\u003c\/i\u003e in the Combat series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Hook\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, Roman battle tactics and the modern Chinese Army. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Osprey Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51967105106194,"sku":"9781472866141","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_96b04039-8a3b-4574-aff3-033992aaa44d.jpg?v=1768925753","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/seleucid-armies-312-63-bc-9781472866141","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}