Bronze Age Greek Warrior 1600–1100 BC (Warrior, 153)
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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. Review: Excellent resource like all in this series - It is a little unnerving to see the probable battle dress of fighters at the time when the Trojan War may have happened. Instead of the chest-shaped bronze breastplates and fierce helmets with eye-slits and crests, we find human scarecrows in massively unwieldy armor. Not what I imagined when reading the lovely passages about Achilles' armor in The Iliad. But this is wonderfully well-researched and very useful as a reference. And the illustrations, showing the parts of weapons, carts, and so forth, give a real sense of what was involved and what could go wrong. Review: A Real Bronze Age Greek Warrior - The book in undoubtedly very good in terms of the illustrations and the representation of material at times so old that there s no way of saying what exactly it represents. Due to the efforts of these talented archeologists and historians we can once again glimpse at the Bronze Age warriors of Achaea, also known as the Mycenaean Civilization (we r talking somewhere around 16th B.E.) Of course, a few centuries from the 17th to the 20th are documented well enough to have more than a glimpse, but when it is 14-16 B.E. it is very hard to follow the intricacies of progress that may ve taken place during those times, and the authors are making a good point of that. As we look into the obscure distant past, there s very little clear. Questions like "where was Troy?", "who were the Acheans?", "did events described in the Iliad really take place?" are all valid. But it is common silliness to ascribe to the people, warriors of these far away times the look peculiar to the Classical Greek, as depicted on numerous vases, etc. - the Greeks of the Classical period were depicting themselves, just as the Star Wars' creators had their characters dressed in the bell-bottoms with the typical 70's hair dos. From this standpoint, the above book is a good effort to unveil the distant mystery. The illustrations are very good and bright, but what is really awesome is the authors' humbleness in saying "this is what we have come up with after the long research - now you give it a shot".
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews |
M**N
Excellent resource like all in this series
It is a little unnerving to see the probable battle dress of fighters at the time when the Trojan War may have happened. Instead of the chest-shaped bronze breastplates and fierce helmets with eye-slits and crests, we find human scarecrows in massively unwieldy armor. Not what I imagined when reading the lovely passages about Achilles' armor in The Iliad. But this is wonderfully well-researched and very useful as a reference. And the illustrations, showing the parts of weapons, carts, and so forth, give a real sense of what was involved and what could go wrong.
I**Y
A Real Bronze Age Greek Warrior
The book in undoubtedly very good in terms of the illustrations and the representation of material at times so old that there s no way of saying what exactly it represents. Due to the efforts of these talented archeologists and historians we can once again glimpse at the Bronze Age warriors of Achaea, also known as the Mycenaean Civilization (we r talking somewhere around 16th B.E.) Of course, a few centuries from the 17th to the 20th are documented well enough to have more than a glimpse, but when it is 14-16 B.E. it is very hard to follow the intricacies of progress that may ve taken place during those times, and the authors are making a good point of that. As we look into the obscure distant past, there s very little clear. Questions like "where was Troy?", "who were the Acheans?", "did events described in the Iliad really take place?" are all valid. But it is common silliness to ascribe to the people, warriors of these far away times the look peculiar to the Classical Greek, as depicted on numerous vases, etc. - the Greeks of the Classical period were depicting themselves, just as the Star Wars' creators had their characters dressed in the bell-bottoms with the typical 70's hair dos. From this standpoint, the above book is a good effort to unveil the distant mystery. The illustrations are very good and bright, but what is really awesome is the authors' humbleness in saying "this is what we have come up with after the long research - now you give it a shot".
H**A
Perfect!!!!
As an archaeologist for many years i searched the warfare of the Mycenaeans. Unfortunately most of the illustrated publications from Osprey or otherwise were depending on very dull information and images...But this book relies on up to date material and information thus having the best and the most realistic depictions of the Bronze Age Greek warriors and their world!!!!
C**S
Top Notch
Giuseppe Rava's artwork is top notch. The world of Homer's epics are brought to vivid realistic life by the art as well as the content. The book incorporates the latest knowledge on the Mycenaean civilization, and is a worthy addition to any library for anyone interested in the subject.
S**S
Nice little book with informing illustrations
Nice little book with informing illustrations. Illustrations are based on the archaeology of weapons, armor, and stone reliefs from the Bronze age.
L**O
I like it.
Well, you know, I really like the books of the Osprey Series, that's in general terms. It was quite applicable to this book also, but the truth is that I myself am an illustrator, that I have bought and enjoyed other books from Osprey (always high quality, nothing less!) but in this case I felt slightly disappointed because the illustrations were not (at my advice) as high quality as those in other books from the military series. Just compare with Angus McBride, for example....and with that I make my entire point.
P**A
Mycenaeans
This is a great companion to the Osprey Aegean Warriors and Mycenaeans books. I like the art, the book is extremely informative about warfare in the Bronze Age and as a amateur sculptor, the illustrations are a marvelous asset.
C**T
Good book
I’m a fan of this illustrator, well done and put together..
N**T
In English I am afraid
Possibly the best Osprey book I have ever bought. Great balance . Well illustrated.
A**A
bel libro sui greci pre-classici
Bellissimo libro della serie Osprey che parla di un argomento tutto sommato poco conosciuto: i guerrieri greci dell'età del bronzo. Un ritratto completo di come fossero equipaggiati realmente i greci della "guerra di Troia", molto diversi da come l'iconografia tradizionale abbia sempre dipinto gli eroi omerici. Grazie al testo, agli schemi di Salimbeti ed alle illustrazioni di Giuseppe Rava (una garanzia!) ci si può fare una idea convincente di come combattevano ed apparivano i vari Achille, Menelao, Agamennone. Consigliato ai modellisti ed ai giocatori di wargame (come me) che vogliano comentarsi con qualcosa di inusuale
W**A
Kein Wunder dass die Griechen die Hethiter besiegt haben.
Dieses Buch ist spitze.Es hat gute Bilder und ist gut gebunden.Verglichen zu den Griechen waren die Hethiter sehr schlecht ausgerüstet.
T**W
Fantastic, my favourite period in Greek history
Fantastic, my favourite period in Greek history, artwork is of very high standard full of information about the arms and armour found. Very informative
S**I
Bronze Age Greek Warrior - You can not miss it!
An interesting and well informing text, providing the Osprey format limitation. Superbly illustrated by a master painter: Giuseppe Rava. Highly suggested to everyone even having a modest interest in the period, a must for wargamers.
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