Helmet and Spear: Stories from the Wars of the Greeks and Romans
1914
Helmet and Spear: Stories from the Wars of the Greeks and Romans, written by Alfred John Church and first published in 1914, provides a historical account of significant battles between the Greeks and Romans. The book highlights key conflicts such as the Battle of Marathon and Thermopylae, exploring the motivations and consequences of these wars. Church draws on sources like Herodotus to illustrate the heroism and strategic decisions that shaped ancient military history.
