Greek Warfare

Myth and Realities

Hans van Wees (University College London, UK)

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Duckworth Academic
10 March 2011

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Warfare & defence

From the soldier's eye view of combat to the broad social and economic structures which shaped campaigns and wars, ancient Greek warfare in all its aspects has been studied more intensively in the last few decades than ever before. This book ranges from the concrete details of conducting raids, battles and sieges to more theoretical questions about the causes, costs, and consequences of warfare in archaic and classical Greece. It argues that the Greek sources present a highly selective and idealised picture, too easily accepted by most modern scholars, and that a more critical study of the evidence leads to radically different conclusions about the Greek way of war.

By: Hans van Wees (University College London UK)
Imprint: Duckworth Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780715629673
ISBN 10: 0715629670
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 10 March 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Greek Warfare: Myth and Realities

Greek Warfare is a fresh, highly detailed, comprehensive look at the nature of war, warriors, and warfare in the ancient Greek world from Homeric times to the ascent of Rome...Intended for the very serious student of war in the ancient world, Greek Warfare will nevertheless prove rewarding even for the interested layman. A. A. Nofi, The NYMAS Review