Military affairs covers all aspects of the existence and development of any society, as well as relations between its members. Production culture, development and progress of technology, establishment of production and the emergence of new technical means are always associated with the war. Thus, it can be argued that military history is in fact the most complete history of human society, covering all aspects of its existence.
The first volume of our publication is devoted to the history of war and military art from ancient Egypt to the transition to professional mercenaries troops and the European frontier (c. 3060 BC - beginning of the XVI century). The focus is on events and personalities that have influenced the development and evolution of military affairs in Europe. A bibliography of the main problems of military history of this period is given. The work is intended both for specialists and for the general public, all those who are interested in military history.