Mercenaries were a significant factor in many of the wars of the Classical world, being employed in large numbers by many states. By far the most famous were Xenophon's 'Ten Thousand', who had to cut their way out of the Persian Empire after the death of their employer and such Greek infantry were the most dominant type, but there was a wide variety of mercenaries available. Some, such as Celts and Thracians were hired for their love of fighting, while others were valued for their specialist skills, such as archers or ...
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Mercenaries were a significant factor in many of the wars of the Classical world, being employed in large numbers by many states. By far the most famous were Xenophon's 'Ten Thousand', who had to cut their way out of the Persian Empire after the death of their employer and such Greek infantry were the most dominant type, but there was a wide variety of mercenaries available. Some, such as Celts and Thracians were hired for their love of fighting, while others were valued for their specialist skills, such as archers or slingers. This book examines the role of the mercenaries and their influence on the wars of the period down to the death of Alexander the Great. It also looks at the social and economic pressures that drove tens of thousands to make a living of fighting for the highest bidder, despite the intense dangers of the ancient battlefield.
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