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The Third Roman-Macedonian War was a disaster for Macedonia, with a defeat that led to the end of the kingdom's independence. This is usually attributed to an inherent superiority of the Roman legion's tactics over the Macedonian system. Graham Raychaudhuri, on the other hand, argues that the responsibility lies solely with Perseus, the last king of Macedonia. He analyzes the war accompanied by literary sources, focusing on Perseus's military decisions and strategies. He confirms the dominant view of the sources that Perseus was too hesitant and indecisive in his initial stance in the war. More importantly, he argues that Perseus mismanaged the Macedonian army concerning combined-arms tactics, adopting a defensive posture, particularly in the last battle of Pydna. The Macedonian military system, based on a slow sarissa phalanx, is entirely suitable for an offensive strategy coordinating an irresistible frontal phalanx in the center and a fast counterattack by heavy cavalry on one flank. Most importantly, however, Perseus refused to spend money on hiring 10,000 Gallic knights, and the lack of cavalry deprived him of initiative and victory.
This is a fascinating and meticulously researched study of these dramatic events that adds new perspectives to the question of the legion's supposed superiority over the phalanx.
Pages: 192, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- General History
- Theme
- World History, History of Asia
- Time Period
- Middle Ages
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
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- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 192
- Release Date
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- Publication Date
- 2024
- Dimensions
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- ISBN-13
- 9781526793508
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