Legion versus Phalanx, Myke Cole
Legion versus Phalanx, Myke Cole
List: $29.99 | Sale: $21.00
Club: $14.99

Legion versus Phalanx
The Epic Struggle for Infantry Supremacy in the Ancient World

Author: Myke Cole

Narrator: Alexander Cendese

Unabridged: 9 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/04/2018

Synopsis

Taking a populist approach to a serious subject, Myke Cole combines a novelist's flair for drama with an ancient historian's eye for detail to create a unique book that delves into one of the most popular areas of the Ancient World.From the time of Ancient Sumeria, the heavy infantry phalanx dominated the battlefield. Armed with spears or pikes, standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocking, the men of the phalanx presented an impenetrable wall of wood and metal to the enemy. Until, that is, the Roman legion emerged to challenge them as masters of infantry battle.Covering the period in which the legion and phalanx clashed (280–168 BC), Myke Cole delves into their tactics, arms and equipment, organization and deployment. Drawing on original primary sources to examine six battles in which the legion fought the phalanx--Heraclea (280 BC), Asculum (279 BC), Beneventum (275 BC), Cynoscephalae (197 BC), Magnesia (190 BC), and Pydna (168 BC)--he shows how and why the Roman legion, with its flexible organization, versatile tactics and iron discipline, came to eclipse the hitherto untouchable Hellenistic phalanx and dominate the ancient battlefield.

About Myke Cole

Myke Cole has had a colorful and varied career, with a long career in war and crisis response, beginning as a mercenary on contract to the CIA, and transitioning into a federal intelligence position first with DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency), and finally with the ONI (Office of Naval Intelligence). He currently works for the NYPD in cyber threat intelligence and lives in Brooklyn, NY.He has published extensively in military history and security, including pieces in the journals of the American Association of Museums and the American Historical Association. In addition, Cole writes two popular military science fiction series, Shadow Ops (Ace) and Sacred Throne (Tor). In addition, he was one of the stars in CBS TV's show Hunted. More at www.MykeCole.com and @MykeCole.5

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christopher on February 07, 2020

As a writer of horror now exploring fantasy, it makes sense that my tastes in fantasy run toward a genre called ‘grimdark.’ I can almost hear you saying “Hold up...Myke Cole’s LEGION VERSUS PHALANX is non-fiction, right?” Right! But one of the things that makes this book so delicious, so compelling,......more

Goodreads review by Qedrák on September 11, 2020

Történelmi újrajátszás. Van ez a fogalom, egészen pontosan mozgalom, ami amúgy nekem nagyon tetszetős, még ha nulla gyakorlatom is van benne. Ez arról szól, hogy állíts elő mindent a kor eszközeivel, színvonalán, majd kezdd el használni. Ezt persze főleg a fegyverbolondokra igaz, de akár a gasztronó......more

Goodreads review by Anna on January 30, 2019

Amazing, detailed, thoroughly researched and genuinely exciting, particularly the battle of Pydna. Also - Atlas elephants! A history book written with the vigour and narrative detail of fiction, without sacrificing historical accuracy and while affirming that primary sources exaggerate and don't alwa......more

Goodreads review by Mike on March 20, 2019

Full review originally posted on [URL not allowed] The Good: Entertaining, educational, easy to read, eye-opening and (this might sound strange but it’s true) emotional. The most accessible military history book I have ever read. The Bad: This isn’t your average non-fiction military history......more

Goodreads review by Scipio on July 14, 2019

This book was phenomenal. Highly detailed overviews of Legionary and Phalanx equipment, weapons, armor, and tactics. All based on primary sources, and including in depth descriptions of three big battles where legions and greek phalanx met. Highly recommend for people who love military history or an......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List