Richard Taylor

Dr Richard Taylor holds a DPhil in Ancient History from Oxford University, and has worked in publishing and IT. His books The Macedonian Phalanx and The Greek Hoplite Phalanx have been widely praised: 'These books are well written, highly readable, and thought-provoking. I really enjoyed reading them, and I would recommend both not just to the specialist, but to anyone with an interest in ancient warfare. They are excellent both as introductions to their subjects, and as statements of the current position of scholarship for those who know a bit more.' Duncan Head, author of Armies of the Macedonian and Punic Wars 'easily the most comprehensive treatment of the subject to date. His command of all the available source material, both literary and material, is unrivalled.' Myke Cole, author of Legion versus Phalanx 'Splendid book on the Macedonian phalanx covering every aspect and angle relating to it. If you have any questions about Philip and Alexander's formidable infantry formation, you'll find detailed analyses and all the discussion you need here.' David Karunanithy, author of The Macedonian War Machine 'a thoughtful, engaging account of the ancient pike phalanx. By drawing upon literature, inscriptions, archaeology, and comparative evidence it uses the best available methods in ancient history. The Macedonian Phalanx brings original answers to old questions.' Sean Manning, bookandsword.com