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The Seleucid Army of Antiochus the Great: Weapons, Armour and Tactics Hardcover – April 13, 2022

by Jean Charl Du Plessis (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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The Seleucid Empire was a superpower of the Hellenistic Age, the largest and most powerful of the Successor States, and it’s army was central to the maintenance of that power. Antiochus III campaigned, generally successfully, from the Mediterranean to India, earning the sobriquet 'the Great'.

Jean Charl Du Plessis has produced the most in depth study available in English devoted to the troop types, weapons and armor of Antiochus’ army. He combines the most recent historical research and latest archaeological evidence with a strong element of reconstructive archaeology, that is the making and using of replica equipment.

Sections cover the regular, Hellenistic-style core of the army, the auxiliaries from across the Empire and mercenaries, as well as the terror weapons of elephants and scythed chariots. Weapons and armor considered in great detail, including, for example, useful data on the performance of slings and the wounds they could inflict, drawing on modern testing and the author’s own experience.

The army’s performance in its many battles, sieges and campaigns is analyzed and assessed.
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  3. Publisher
    Pen and Sword Military
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    April 13, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1399091794
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1399091794
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“This excellent examination of the Seleucid army reads well for an expanded PhD thesis—a rare feat. Troop type by troop type, from light slingers to heavy infantry phalanx to elephants, you get an extensive education as promised in the subtitle.”
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Dr Jean du Plessis recently completed his doctorate in ancient history and was recommended to publish his thesis (this book). As well as traditiomal academic research, Jean puts great value upon practical research and ‘experimental archaeology’. He practises traditional slinging and archery, and was placed second in the South African National Traditional Archery Championships in 2008. He is also an avid Historical European Martial Artist (HEMA) and was placed 1st in the 2007 and 2008 National Championships in both sword-and-shield and longsword.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen and Sword Military (April 13, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1399091794
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399091794
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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john lambshead
5.0 out of 5 stars The Elephant Kings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2022
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A useful run through the evidence for various Seleucid troop types. Useful for war gamers and military historians.
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Peter Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of knowledge inside
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2023
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Very detailed account of this army. Would have liked more battle details
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