{"product_id":"polyaenuss-stratagems-of-war-1793-polyaenus-9781169782792","title":"Polyaenus's Stratagems Of War (1793)","description":"Polyaenus�������s Stratagems Of War is a historical text written by Polyaenus, a Greek military strategist who lived in the 2nd century AD. The book is a collection of military tactics and strategies used by various historical figures, including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Hannibal. The text is divided into eight books, each focusing on a different aspect of warfare, such as siege warfare, naval tactics, and espionage.The book provides detailed descriptions of various battles and campaigns, and includes accounts of clever and unexpected tactics used by commanders to gain the upper hand in battle. Polyaenus also discusses the importance of deception in warfare, and provides examples of how commanders have used trickery and misdirection to outmaneuver their enemies.Throughout the book, Polyaenus emphasizes the importance of studying and learning from past military campaigns in order to improve future strategies. He also stresses the need for flexibility and adaptability in warfare, as well as the importance of understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both one's own army and the enemy's.Overall, Polyaenus�������s Stratagems Of War is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or strategy, providing insights into the tactics and strategies used by some of history's greatest military commanders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Polyaenus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1169782795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781169782792\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d","brand":"Polyaenus","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43924464009471,"sku":"9781169782792","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_9138d527-a564-4402-bd46-420ff2f95a5a.jpg?v=1681071574","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/polyaenuss-stratagems-of-war-1793-polyaenus-9781169782792","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}