Abstract
This handbook is devoted exclusively to the military activities of Philip II and Alexander. It is organised into eight sections: Part 1 The Combat and Campaigns, with essays on Philip’s grand strategy, the battles and sieges, military terminology and practices, and naval warfare. Part 2 Combatants looks at the phalanx, the cavalry, mercenaries, and allies. Part 3 Organization and Structure discusses commanders and command structure, money and honour, and recruitment and training. Part 4 Maintenance is on food and the medical corps. Part 5 Psychology of War talks of conditions of service, indiscipline, military propaganda, and the use of the religious cult. Part 6 Nature of Command is on the relationship of the king and army and the affective nature of command. Part 7 Human Cost of War includes women and the question of war crimes. Part 8 has a concluding essay which talks of the underlying reality of ancient war. A helpful volume for those interested in this aspect of Philip’s and Alexander’s lives.