Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Thousands of years ago, ancient leaders led massive armies to capture and build huge empires. Military leaders used sharp strategies, geographical advantages, and highly disciplined armies to conquer vast territories. Each title in this fascinating series describes key elements of ancient combat, complete with full-color battle maps and detailed diagrams of weapons, fortifications, and troop formations. With stunning primary source images, fascinating facts, and full-color photographs, each book serves as an exciting, informative guide as to how war was fought during ancient times.
Synopsis
Trading along the Silk Road. Adopting foreign fighting methods. Developing currency and a system for delivering messages over great distances. Experience life as an ancient Persian foot soldier! Discover how the ancient Persians built the worlds first empire. Learn about their fighting methods and excellent archery skills. Find out how the Persian invention of the scythed war chariot forever changed how land battles were fought.