Greek and Macedonian land battles of the 4th century B.C. : a history and analysis of 187 engagements / Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ray, Fred Eugene, Jr., 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Greece--History--To 500.

Military art and science.

Military art and science--Macedonia.

Battles.

History.

Greece--History, Military--To 146 B.C.

Greece.

History, Military.

Macedonia--History, Military.

Macedonia.

Military history, Ancient.

Battles--History.

Physical Description:

vii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2012]

Summary:

"Drawing from ancient accounts, with suitable analogs, this work offers reconstructions of 187 of the 4th century's most significant land engagements, considering tactical patterns, evolving trends, and the lasting impact of the era's most influential military minds. By separating myth from reality, these recreations provide incredible insight into past ways of war that continue to influence combat today"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Sparta ascendant : overseas battles and the Corinthian War (400-387 B.C.)

Trained in war : battles around the Mediterranean; Chalcidian, Boeotian and Spartan wars (386-360 B.C.)

Finding a master : rise of Macedonia; sacred, Persian and Sicilian wars; conquest of Greece (359-336 B.C.)

Action and glory : battles in the era of Alexander the Great

Many great combats : battles of the successors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786469734

0786469730

OCLC:

793581438