The Great Battles of Antiquity ― A Strategic and Tactical Guide to Great Battles That Shaped the Development of War

The authors examine 31 wars, battles, or campaigns from Meggido (1479 B.C. to the fall of Constantinople (A.D. 1453) that had the greatest impact on the ancient world, stretching from the Mediterranean through the Middle East to Japan and Korea. Each analysis begins with the Stategic Setting; then looks to The Antagonists; then examines The Battle; and finally, in Lessons of War, dissects each battle for its successes and failures that are particularly relevant to the development and conduct of war in the modern age. Each survey concludes with a bibliography of key sources for further reading. Includes numerous maps, some other illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

RICHARD A. GABRIEL is Professor of Politics and History at the U.S. Army War College, where he teaches Ancient Military History. He is the author of numerous books on warfare from antiquity to the present.

DONALD W. BOOSE, JR., is a combat veteran who spent much of his 30 year military career in Korea and Japan. He teaches military strategy and operations at the U.S. Army War College, where he was previously the Director of Asian Studies. He also teaches East Asian history and culture at Wilson College in Pennsylvania.