Ancient Warfare XVII.6

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For those trying to win wars in the ancient world, large armies were a neccessity. However, the personal prestige earned from a victory in single combat was still unmatched.

Theme: Single combat in antiquity

Ross Cowan, 'An introduction to single combat - Honorable scars'.

Owain Williams, 'Heroic duels of mass combat - Homeric warfare'.

Valentine Belfiglio, 'Rome's greatest soldier - Lucius Siccius Dentatus'.

Murray Dahm, 'Titus Manlius versus the Latins - Single combat with consequences'.

Ross Cowan, 'Valerius, the Gaul, and the interpreter - Provocat per interpretem'.

Lindsay Powell, 'The end of single combat - A final blow'.

Features:

Jasper Oorthuys, '100 times Ancient Warfare - Doing the homework'.

Anneka Rene, 'Diomedes and prophecy - The hero's fate'.

Juan Quiroz, 'The impact of political economy - Manpower crisis'.

Velite Aquila, 'Roman socii in the Middle Republic - Etruscan style'.

Pavel Vaverka, 'Asserting their independence - The Lamian War'.

Jo Ball, 'Three standard-bearers' dedication - A parting gift'.

 

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Medieval World

Located in Zutphen, the Netherlands, Karwansaray Publishers produces both books and magazines with a historical focus. Our four magazines - Ancient Warfare, Medieval World: Culture & Conflict, Ancient History, and Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy - are released on a bi-monthly basis in both paper and digital formats.