Polyaenus's Stratagems Of War (1793) - Paperback

by Polyaenus (Author), Richard Shepherd (Translator)

Polyaenus�������s Stratagems Of War is a historical treatise originally written in Greek by the ancient Greek author Polyaenus. The book was first published in 1793 and is considered a valuable resource for military strategists and historians. The book is divided into eight books, each containing a series of stratagems or military tactics used by famous generals and commanders from ancient times. The book covers a wide range of topics including siege warfare, ambushes, naval warfare, and the use of spies and intelligence gathering. Polyaenus provides detailed descriptions of each tactic and the historical context in which they were used. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in ancient military history and tactics, and provides insight into the strategies used by some of the greatest military minds of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.