Jack Coggins' research covers the period of early Antiquity, up to the Punic Wars. Analysis of the tactics and strategy of combat, traditional for Egypt, Rome, Greece, Thebes, Macedonia and other ancient civilizations, is complemented by a detailed description of weapons and uniforms. The author pays special attention to military ranks - charioteers, archers, shield-bearers, spearmen - and types of army formation - companies, legions, corps, phalanxes - noting their advantages and disadvantages. Each of the military battles appears in the book as an important link that forms a powerful driving force in the evolution of history.