Fighting for payment rather than patriotism is a phenomenon perhaps as old as the art of war itself and in this comprehensive and highly readable book Serge Yalichev analyses
the multifarious roles played by mercenaries and auxiliary forces in the byzantine power struggles of the ancient world.
Focusing in each case on the particular circumstances in which mercenaries were employed, the author puts a new perspective on the events of ancient history: mercenaries were used variously by the Assyrians on the borders of their empire, by Hannibal in his brilliant campaigns, by the all-conquering Alexander and. notably, in the epic march of the Ten Thousand, as well as on countless other occasions.
Used but in Very Good condition with only minor shelfwear, light foxing on the inside covers and some marks on the dustjacket. See photos, this is the actual book you will receive, not a stock shot.