This classic work provides a comprehensive overview of the history of warfare from 550 BCE to 1350 CE. The author draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide detailed analyses of the major military campaigns, strategies, and technologies of this period. With its engaging writing style, detailed maps, and extensive bibliography, this book remains an essential resource for military historians, scholars of war studies, and anyone interested in the history of war and conflict.

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