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What people are saying - Write a reviewReview: Warfare in the Ancient WorldUser Review - Tim Pendry - GoodreadsThis is a solid set of essays from academic specialists on ancient warfare, from the Assyrians through to the last days of the Roman Empire, edited by General Sir John Hackett and with illustrations ... Read full review Related books
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