http://www.amazon.com/War-Nerd-Soft-Skull-Press/dp/097966368... (http://www.amazon.com/War-Nerd-Soft-Skull-Press/dp/0979663687) Certainly not dry. I can't vouch for his accuracy, but he knows a lot and could point you to some interesting battles/periods to study.
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