This fully illustrated study explores the formidable Athenian army, rivalled only by the Spartan army in terms of battlefield prowess and influence.  Meer

This fascinating text on the Macedonians and Alexander's military command skills is accompanied by illustrations throughout.  Meer

A fully illustrated story of the army of the Greek king who fought both Rome and Carthage in the 280s–270s BC, and gave the world the phrase 'a Pyrrhic victory'.  Meer

This engaging text by Nicholas Sekunda draws heavily on the Greek historian Polybius to outline the equipment and organisation of the Roman Republican Army from 200–104 BC – a time when Rome was growing from a regional to a world power.  Meer

Nick Sekunda examines this unique military machine in this book describing the organisational systems of the Spartan army through the Hellenistic period, how they were trained, the battles they fought, and the society that produced them.  Meer

The first in a three-part study of the armies of Alexander the Great's successors, whose 150-year domination of the Near East was only brought to an end by the rise of Rome.  Meer

This compact guide covers the army Darius commanded, including the infamous 'Immortals' who formed the elite of the Persian army.  Meer

A highly illustrated account of the Marathon campaign, an epic of the Ancient World.  Meer

This title narrates the life and experiences of the common Greek warrior: how he was recruited, trained and fought.  Meer