Peter Connolly

Connolly, Peter. Greece and Rome at War. Mechanicsburg, PA: Greenhill Books, 1998.

"In this sumptuous guide to twelve centuries of military development, Peter Connolly combines a detailed account of the arms and armies of Greece and Rome with his superb full colour artwork. These are the best and most accurate representation of how the soldiers from these formidable military empires appeared. Making use of fresh archaeological evidence and new material on the manufacture and use of the weapons of the period, the author presents an attractive and impressive scholarly volume.
Greece and Rome at War lucidly demonstrates the face of battle in the ancient world.
Covering the wars between the Greeks and the Persians and the epic contest between the Romans and their most capable opponent, Hannibal, as well as organisation, tactics, armour and weapons, and much more, it brings the armies of Greece and Rome vividly to life.
Peter Connolly is renowned for his scholarship of the ancient world as well as being a highly respected artist. He is the author and illustrator of The Greek Armies, The Roman Army, The Roman Cavalryman and The Ancient City. "