Conflict was pervasive among the Greeks of the Classical period, including some of the most famous wars and battles of antiquity, such as the defeat of the Persians at Marathon, the heroic last stand of the Spartans at Thermopylae, the arduous Peloponnesian War, and the epic March of the Ten Thousand. The heavily armored foot soldiers, or hoplites, constitute one of the most recognizable types of ancient warrior, and their tightly-knit phalanx dominated the battlefield. Gabriele Esposito examines the period from the Persian Wars to the Macedonian victory at the Battle of Chaeronea, analyzing not only the hoplites but also the other troops that emerged with increasing importance in the Greek forces, such as light infantry and cavalry. He provides details on their weapons, armor, and equipment, organization, and tactics. His clear and informative text is beautifully illustrated with dozens of color photographs showing how they wore and used their equipment.