Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #416084 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 349 pages

Mail on Sunday
A fascinating book...a collection of extraordinary anecdotes about a hitherto neglected aspect of ancient warfare.

Daily Telegraph
an intruiging new book-with often startling and unsettling results

West End Extra
Fascinating..Adreinne Mayor's book is a jam-packed gem