The Army of Herod the Great
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Herod was Rome's most important and powerful ally at the end of the Republic.
Although he has entered posterity as a ruthless ruler not only against his own family but also, according to the gospel of Matthew, as the instigator of the slaughter of the innocents. However, he was also an able administrator who developed a powerful army. At its peak Herod's army could field approximately 40,000 men, both Judaean and mercenary soldiers with troops from the Germanic tribes to Parthians to Romans. As a result of this varied composition it showed both strong Hellenistic influence in its armour and cavalry and Roman influence in its use of heavy infantry making it an intriguing topic for military history enthusiasts.
The first study in English of its kind, this is a fascinating look at the ancient army of Herod the Great based on up-to-date Israeli archaeological reports and finds, including weapons and armour fragments.
Table of Contents
Strength, character and functions of Herod's Judaean army, as regional power and ally of Republican/early Imperial Rome
Organization & tactics: infantry and the Roman influence – cavalry and the Hellenistic influence
Ethnic composition: Jewish, Parthian, Roman, Gallic, Germanic
Equipment & weapons: Roman, Hellenistic and Oriental influences
Command & structure: senior commanders – royal guard – cavalry, including Parthians – Iturean archers – Judaean heavy infantry
Campaigns: conquest of Judaea – siege of Jerusalem – First Nabatean War – to Arabia with Aelius Gallus – Second Nabatean War
Product details
| Published | 10 Nov 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781846032066 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 8 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Men-at-Arms |
| Short code | MAA 443 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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