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Seleucid Armies 312–63 BC
Series: Men-at-Arms
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This colourful study describes and illustrates the troops of the Seleucid Empire in West Asia throughout its turbulent 250-year existence. Founded by the Macedonian general Seleucus I Nicator in 312 BC, in the wake of the death of Alexander the Great 11 years previously, the Seleucid...
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This colourful study describes and illustrates the troops of the Seleucid Empire in West Asia throughout its turbulent 250-year existence.
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This colourful study describes and illustrates the troops of the Seleucid Empire in West Asia throughout its turbulent 250-year existence.
Founded by the Macedonian general Seleucus I Nicator in 312 BC, in the wake of the death of Alexander the Great 11 years previously, the Seleucid Empire came to control much of the territory conquered by Alexander in western Asia. At its height, it reached from the Mediterranean to Afghanistan. The colourful armies fielded by Seleucus I and his successors are described and illustrated in this absorbing study of a major power at war in the ancient world.
As the fortunes of their realm ebbed and flowed, Seleucid kings deployed vast armies recruited from diverse peoples that drew upon an array of military traditions, including the mighty phalanx, war elephants, scythed chariots, and camel-mounted archers. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings as well as eight pages of specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating study draws upon a range of literary, archaeological, and artistic sources to explore the organisation, tactics, weapons, and equipment of the varied units of Seleucid armies over two-and-a-half turbulent centuries in the ancient world.
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ISBN: 9781472866141
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: 8 colour artwork plates; black & white photographs and illustrations.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Adam Hook
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 182.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 165g
Pages: 48
About the Author
William Horsted studied Ancient History at the University of Bristol. His previous books for Osprey include The Numidians 300 BC–AD 300 in the Men-at-Arms series, and British Celtic Warrior vs Roman Soldier in the Combat series.
Adam Hook has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, Roman battle tactics and the modern Chinese Army. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.
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