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During his campaign in Asia, Agesilaos commanded a motley and multiethnic, yet battle-worthy, army numbering between 15,000 and 20,000 men. The original lack of cavalry was successfully dealt with by recruiting new men and allying with Asian rulers, although the shortage in siege engines and naval forces proved a serious impediment that prevented the achievement of permanent results. |
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Macedonian military settlements |
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Persian army in Asia Minor |
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The standing Persian army consisted of men of Iranian origin, settled in the Persian Empire. However, all the subordinate nations were obliged to take part in the Persian king’s campaigns. Almost all the nations of Asia Minor fought during the Persian wars, whereas the role of the mercenaries was upgraded after the 5th cent. BC. |
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Persian navy in Asia Minor |
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The Persian navy was formed around 525 BC by king Cambyses II. The subordinate nations of the Persian Empire played an important role in its creation and development. The Persians used ships and manpower from the coastal nations (e.g. Greeks of Asia Minor, Phoenicians, etc), depending on the needs of each campaign. |
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The current paper is an overview of the piratical activities in Asia Minor from the age of Homer through to Roman times. The notion and the causes of piracy are explored from their earliest appearance in the Homeric epics to the emergence of the pirate states along the Anatolian coast which threatened the commerce of the Roman Empire. Particular emphasis is given to Roman written testimonies. |
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Seleucid army in Asia Minor |
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