The Greek and Macedonian art of war / by F. E. Adcock.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adcock, F. E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--History.

Military art and science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (82 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Pickle Partners Publishing, [2015]

Summary:

This informal history traces battle tactics and military strategy from the time of the city-states' phalanxes of spearmen to the far-reaching combined operations of specialized land and sea forces in the Hellenistic Age. The author first describes the attitude of the Greek city-state toward war, and shows the military conventions and strategies associated with it. He then recounts how the art of war gradually evolved into new forms through the contributions of such men as the great commander Epaminondas, Philip of Macedon, his son Alexander the Great, and others. He also discusses the interdependence of land and sea power, describes the first use of cavalry, and tells of the ingenious Greek devices of siegecraft, including the "fifth column." "Here is a book-an all too short book-for the military specialist, the classicist, and the general reader who appreciates clear and sparkling prose."-American Historical Review

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781786256645

1786256649

OCLC:

975222069