Bronze Age Greek Warrior 1600–1100 BC

Osprey Warrior #153

by Raffaele D'Amato, Giuseppe Rava (Illustrator)

Osprey's survey of Greek warriors of the period of the Bronze Age from 1600 to 1100 BC. More than a century has passed past since German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the treasures of Bronze Age Mycenae. The richly decorated artifacts of the entombed warriors, whose bodies still lay in their graves, confirmed that Homer's epic The Iliad was based upon true events, and that the Achaeans described in his poems probably did exist.

Through a combined study of the mythical tradition, archeological findings, and written sources, this fascinating addition to the Warrior series explores the evolution of warfare in the Bronze Age Greek world. Covering weaponry, clothing, helmets, and body armor, it provides a richly illustrated guide to the warriors who have shone from the pages of Homer's poem for almost three millennia.

Genres: History, Ancient History, Nonfiction, Military History

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2011

Reviews

[Nick H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very detailed information and artwork. The way they reconstruct the warriors in various scenes is superbly creative and very well researched. I was sketching the whole time while reading. This book format is perfect for doing project research, because it cuts straight to the point and only includes what I’m looking for - the subject is so specific.

すごく細かい情報とアート。読む途中よくスケッチしてた。プロジェクトするのためこの本完璧ね。長すぎじゃない、欲しいな情報入ってるしかない

[İzzet Erten · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poor history background compared to other Osprey books, involves many mistakes in my opinion.

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chronology on pages 6-7 lays out the coverage of this slender Osprey volume, as part of the "Warrior" series. It is during this era that the Trojan War would have been fought.

The volume covers military organbization of the time, clothing, werapons and armor, use of chariots, siege warfare, naval warfare, and the life of a warrior. The book concludes by examining the warrior in battle and war campaigns. The latter includes discussion of Greek warriors from Thebes and elsewhere in Troy and Anatolia.

A nice introduction to this long gone era.