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An exploration into why and how Thermopylae is one of the most blood-soaked patches of ground in history – and what its past can tell us about our future.

The Spartan hoplite enjoys unquestioned currency as history's greatest fighting man. The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism and martial prowess, and for their refusal to surrender in the face of impossible odds, even when it meant certain death. Was this reputation earned? Or was it simply the success of a propaganda machine that had begun working long before the battle at the Hot Gates. Covering Sparta's full classical history from the foundation of the city-state through to its final overthrow by Rome in the 1st century BC, The Bronze Lie examines the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy and paints a very different picture of Spartan warfare - one punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. It reveals why Spartan society became dedicated to militarism, and examines the men who lived under its brutal rule. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare that challenges long-held myths about this ancient Greek society and culture, myths that still inspire warrior creeds today. --Inside jacket.

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Epicka walka piechoty starożytnego świata. Jak walczyły falanga i legion? Jaką stosowały taktykę, jak były uzbrojone i wyposażone? Jak przebiegało sześć bitew, w których stanęły naprzeciw siebie? Jaki wpływ na losy bitew miały polityka, wodzowie, pogoda, teren, emocje i... przypadek? I dlaczego falanga ostatecznie uległa? To nie nudny wykład, to barwna opowieść, w której Myke Cole łączy pisarską swadę i bogate doświadczenie żołnierza z precyzją historyka. Poczujesz emocje pola bitwy, ale także przekonasz się, że starożytna historia może być fascynującą przygodą. Ta książka może być jej początkiem! Tekst uzupełnia kilkadziesiąt kolorowych ilustracji uzbrojenia i wyposażenia, mapy oraz plany bitew. Od czasów starożytnego Sumeru na polu bitwy niepodzielnie rządziła ciężka piechota — falanga. Uzbrojeni w włócznie, stojący ramię przy ramieniu, tarcza przy tarczy, żołnierze prezentowali wrogowi nieprzeniknioną ścianę drewna i metalu. W każdym razie było tak, dopóki na scenie dziejowej nie pojawił się rzymski legion, kwestionując ich pozycję mistrzów walk piechoty. Skupiając się na okresie, w którym legiony ścierały się z falangą (280-168 r. p.n.e.), Myke Cole zgłębia taktykę, uzbrojenie i wyposażenie, organizację oraz szyk bojowy obu formacji. Analizując na podstawie starożytnych źródeł sześć bitew, w których stanęły naprzeciw siebie legion i falanga — pod Herakleą (280 p.n.e.), Askulum (279 p.n.e.), Benewentem (275 p.n.e.), Kynoskefalaj (197 p.n.e.), Magnezją (190 p.n.e.) i Pydną (168 p.n.e.) — wyjaśnia, jak i dlaczego rzymski legion, ze swą elastyczną organizacją, uniwersalną taktyką i żelazną dyscypliną, przyćmił niedoścignioną dotychczas hellenistyczną falangę i zdominował pola bitew starożytnego świata.

In the thrilling conclusion to Myke Cole's Sacred Throne trilogy, Heloise and her allies march toward the Imperial Capital, united by loyalty despite internal dissent. Their fragile alliance grapples with conflicts and external threats, yet they remain focused on their common goal. As devils begin to emerge through a rift between worlds, Heloise faces a dire choice: strike a bargain with an unexpected ally or risk her people's demise and her world’s destruction. Praise for the trilogy highlights its emotional depth and gripping narrative. Readers are drawn to Heloise, a fierce heroine whose journey resonates long after the final page. The series is described as a heart-wrenching page-turner, with a blend of vivid imagery and unexpected twists. Critics commend Cole for crafting a dark medieval world that balances brutality with moments of light, making Heloise's fight for her loved ones compelling. The trilogy is recommended for fans of other notable fantasy works, showcasing its rich characters and immersive setting. With a combination of inventive storytelling and poignant themes, this dark fantasy delivers a powerful punch, solidifying Heloise as the hero readers need.

15th Aniversary Omnibus! No Teachers. No Parents. School is out... Of this world! This is the story of three hundred ordinary kids who went to school one day and became victims of a magic spell. Kidnapped, along with fragments of their town, the kids found themselves in a world of dragons and darkcats, of dwarves and Fortesans. It was no fairytale land, but a dangerous realm where magic ruled, a place known as the Wildsidhe. Far from home and alone, without electricity or running water, they must learn to survive against all odds. The iron and steel that crossed over with them is the only thing that can hurt the Wildsidhers. They must use it, along with their wits and courage, to fight back against those who wish them harm. The kids will never stop searching for a way home, but for now, they are trapped. The Wildsidhe will never be the same again.

The award-winning Reawakening trilogy continues with the third in the epic military fantasy adventure from Myke Cole, military expert and 'Hunter' on the CBS TV series Hunted.

Taking a populist approach to a serious subject, Myke Cole combines a novelist's flair for drama with an ancient historian's eye for detail to create a unique book that delves into one of the most popular areas of the Ancient World. From the time of Ancient Sumeria, the heavy infantry phalanx dominated the battlefield. Armed with spears or pikes, standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocking, the men of the phalanx presented an impenetrable wall of wood and metal to the enemy. Until, that is, the Roman legion emerged to challenge them as masters of infantry battle. Covering the period in which the legion and phalanx clashed (280–168 BC), Myke Cole delves into their tactics, arms and equipment, organization and deployment. Drawing on original primary sources to examine six battles in which the legion fought the phalanx--Heraclea (280 BC), Asculum (279 BC), Beneventum (275 BC), Cynoscephalae (197 BC), Magnesia (190 BC), and Pydna (168 BC)--he shows how and why the Roman legion, with its flexible organization, versatile tactics and iron discipline, came to eclipse the hitherto untouchable Hellenistic phalanx and dominate the ancient battlefield.

The Queen of Crows, book two of the Sacred Throne Trilogy, continues the epic story of Heloise as she continues her journey from obscurity to greatness. Despite the crippling injuries she's received, Heloise stands tall against overwhelming odds with the help of alchemically-empowered armor and an unbreakable spirit. Heloise has grown from a shell-shocked girl into a figure of revolution, and as she draws in allies, her cause grows ever stronger. The time for hiding underground is over. Heloise must face the tyrannical Order and lay siege to the Imperial Palace itself.

An oppressive empire forces a young girl to embrace her destiny in this “ruthless and heartwrenching” epic military fantasy trilogy opener (Robin Hobb). The Sacred Throne trilogy begins! Myke Cole’s first epic fantasy series will enthrall readers. Follow Heloise from her humble beginnings to her world-shaping destiny in this story of religious tyrants, arcane war machines, and underground resistance. In a world where any act of magic could open a portal to hell, the Order ensures that no wizard will live to summon devils, and they will kill as many innocent people as they must to prevent that greater horror. After witnessing a horrendous slaughter, the village girl Heloise opposes the Order, and risks bringing their wrath down on herself, her family, and her village. Praise for The Armored Saint “Brutal and lovely—an inventive and poignant fantasy that’s rich with keen characters, set in a vivid, fascinating world.” —Cherie Priest “A dark fantasy tale with sharp teeth and a hard punch. Heloise is the hero we need, and Myke Cole is the writer to bring her transformation to light.” —Chuck Wendig