This fascinating study combines the latest archaeological research with an analysis of the available literary and non-literary evidence to examine the organization, equipment, and tactics of the Numidian warriors who fought in conflicts across the ancient Mediterranean as part of the armies of Carthage and Rome between 300 BC and AD 300.
Introduction
Historical Background
Numidian Forces
Appearance and Clothing
Weapons and Equipment
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Plate Commentaries
Index
William Horsted studied Ancient History at the University
of Bristol. After a year studying agriculture at the Royal
Agricultural College, he returned to Bristol to undertake
postgraduate research into the adoption of Christianity in rural
areas of Late Roman North Africa. As well as ancient Mediterranean
warfare, his research interests include the agriculture and ecology
of the same period. This is his first book.
Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an
illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical
reconstructions and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as
diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics,
several 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army,
and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in
exhibitions and publications throughout the world.
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