Soldier: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
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R. G. Grant
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 143.7 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 364
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Soldier: A Visual History of the Fighting Man
Soldier: A Visual History of the Fighting Man tells the story of soldiers, warriors, sailors, and airmen across more than two thousand years. This is a digital PDF edition, so the complete Dorling Kindersley reference work is available for instant download after purchase.
Written by R. G. Grant, the book moves from Greek hoplites and Roman legionaries to medieval knights, samurai, colonial-era riflemen, and the special forces of today. It combines detailed historical accounts with a rich visual presentation of equipment, uniforms, and military culture.
Book Overview
Soldier: A Visual History of the Fighting Man is a comprehensive illustrated history of the fighting man. The book is organized chronologically into five major parts: Phalanxes and Legions, Conquest and Chivalry, Empires and Frontiers, Trenches and Dogfights, and Guerrillas and Commandos.
It features 30 key individual soldiers and warriors, with more than 70 others covered in lesser detail. For each key soldier there is a full account of their organization and equipment, along with insights into motivation and an assessment of achievements.
The volume includes a foreword by Colonel Tim Collins and was first published by Dorling Kindersley in 2007, with this edition published in 2009.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Profiles of 30 key soldiers and warriors, including sailors and airmen.
- More than 70 additional soldiers and warriors covered in lesser detail.
- Accounts of organization, equipment, motivation, and achievements for each featured soldier.
- Chronological coverage from ancient phalanxes and legions through modern guerrilla fighters and special forces.
- A visual experience supported by photography, artwork, and detailed design.
Why This Book Matters
Soldier traces the martial tradition that runs through human history and shows how military organizations reflect the societies that create them. It remains a useful reference for anyone interested in military history, uniform studies, or the visual culture of warfare.
By connecting ancient warriors with modern soldiers, the book helps readers understand how the warrior ethos has survived and changed over time.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 143.7 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 364 |
| Author | R. G. Grant |
| Foreword by | Colonel Tim Collins |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Limited |
| Imprint Location | London |
| First Published | 2007 |
| This Edition Published | 2009 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4053-4420-3 |
| ASIN | 1405322314 |
| File Size (Bytes) | 150675382 |
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