On ancient warfare: perspectives on aspects of war in antiquity 4000 BC to AD 637
"Richard Gabriel has been studying and writing about ancient warfare for nearly half a century. He has written more than fifty books on the subject and over three hundred published articles. These decades of scholarship are complemented by direct military experience as a US army officer (now retired). This book presents his thoughts and perspectives on a selection of aspects of ancient warfare that he has found of particular interest over the years. It does not aim to be a comprehensive overview nor a coherent narrative of ancient military history but adds up to an illuminating, fascinating and wide-ranging discussion of various topics. With subjects ranging from broad themes such as the origins of war, logistics, military medicine and psychiatry, or the origins of jihad, to specifics such as the generalship of Alexander the Great, Scipio and Hannibal, there is plenty here for the either the general reader or the academic scholar."--Provided by publisher