After the death of Alexander III of Macedon, the Seleucid Empire emerged as one of the most powerful Hellenistic kingdoms of Asia. His huge territorial extension and the various peoples who came under their control necessitated the... more
After the death of Alexander III of Macedon, the Seleucid Empire emerged as one of the most powerful Hellenistic kingdoms of Asia. His huge territorial extension and the various peoples who came under their control necessitated the creation of a mighty army that would ensure their control and help protectit from its enemies.
Since ancient times the Roman military system of the late third and second centuries BC as described by Polybius was considered a vastly different evolution, almost a revolutionary departure from the hoplite battle practice and defi... more
Since ancient times the Roman military system of the late third and second centuries BC as described by Polybius was considered a vastly different evolution, almost a revolutionary departure from the hoplite battle practice and defi nitely alien to the Macedonian phalanx. All our main sources, writing under the Roman Occupation regime (Plutarch, Polybius), or being outright Romans (Livius) have projected and imposed this view. Though, the manipular system if properly scrutinized shows many common features with the Spartan system of the era and even with the Macedonian one, features possibly imported in Italy by the campaigns of such war-leaders as Archidamus and Alexander of Hepirus. The incorporation of these approaches in a selective base and their integration with materiel, policy and even tactics, technique and procedure (TTP) of local peculiarities produced the Republican roman military system.
The use of elephants for military purposes was, for centuries, one of the most important military arms of the armies in the Antiquity. Although, these could get to suppose so many advantages as drawbacks and, for this reason, they were... more
The use of elephants for military purposes was, for centuries, one of the most important military arms of the armies in the Antiquity. Although, these could get to suppose so many advantages as drawbacks and, for this reason, they were since then denominated by the classic authors as “the common enemy”.
Abstract. The use of elephants for military purposes was, for centuries, one of the most important military arms of the armies in the Antiquity. Although, these could get to suppose so many advantages as drawbacks and, for this... more
Abstract.
The use of elephants for military purposes was, for centuries, one of the most important military arms of the armies in the Antiquity. Although, these could get to suppose so many advantages as drawbacks and, for this reason, they were since then denominated by the classic authors as “the common enemy”."
С именем Гая Мария обычно связывают проведение ряда реформ по профессионализации римской армии в конце республиканской эпохи. При детальном изучении источников выясняется, что Марий, хотя и играл активную роль в развитии этих процессов,... more
С именем Гая Мария обычно связывают проведение ряда реформ по профессионализации римской армии в конце республиканской эпохи. При детальном изучении источников выясняется, что Марий, хотя и играл активную роль в развитии этих процессов, сам не проводил каких-либо активных военных реформ. Потому они едва ли могут напрямую ассоциироваться с его именем.
Problemáticas metodológicas en el análisis del miedo y la violencia a partir del Bellum Sociale (91-87 a.C.). Chapter published in BAR S2775 II Jornadas Predoctorales en Estudios de la Antigüedad y de la Edad Media. Κτῆμα ἐς αἰεὶ: el... more
Problemáticas metodológicas en el análisis del miedo y la violencia a partir del Bellum Sociale (91-87 a.C.).
Chapter published in BAR S2775 II Jornadas Predoctorales en Estudios de la Antigüedad y de la Edad Media. Κτῆμα ἐς αἰεὶ: el texto como herramienta común para estudiar el pasado, Edited by N. Olaya Montero, M. Montoza Coca, A. Aguilera Felipe and R. Gómez Guiu. British Archaeological Reports Ltd; 9781407314556; £39; 2015.Order Online: www.barpublishing.com
