Understanding Greek Warfare

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

Av Matthew A. Sears

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Understanding Greek Warfare offers a wide-ranging survey of Greek warfare, from the Mycenaeans through to the Hellenistic kingdoms’ clashes with Rome. Each chapter provides an overview of a particular theme and historical period, and a detailed discussion of the relevant sources, both ancient and modern. This volume covers not only the development of equipment, tactics, strategy, and the major wars of Greek history – the "drums and trumpets" – it also examines the political, social, and cultural importance of warfare in each period. Each chapter outlines major scholarly debates, such as the true nature of hoplite battle and whether Alexander the Great had a strategic vision beyond conquest, and includes several short selections from the primary literary evidence. Readable yet scholarly, this book is an ideal companion to courses on Greek warfare and society, and offers detailed suggestions for further reading and research. Understanding Greek Warfare will be a crucial resource for students of war in the ancient Greek world, and of the ancient Greeks in general.

Produktinformation

  • Utgivningsdatum2019-02-18
  • Mått156 x 234 x 19 mm
  • Vikt460 g
  • FormatHäftad
  • SpråkEngelska
  • SerieUnderstanding the Ancient World
  • Antal sidor234
  • FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
  • ISBN9781138288614