Understanding Greek warfare / Matthew A. Sears.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sears, Matthew A., author.

Series:

Understanding the ancient world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science.

History.

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

Greece.

History, Military.

Military art and science--Greece--History--To 1500.

Genre:

History.

Military history.

Physical Description:

xiii, 220 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.

Summary:

"This book offers the most comprehensive survey of Greek warfare, from the Mycenaeans through to the Hellenistic kingdoms' clashes with Rome. Each chapter provides an overview of the particular theme and historical period in question, and also a detailed discussion of the relevant sources. It covers not only the development of equipment, tactics, strategy, and the major wars of Greek history; it also treats the political, social, and cultural importance of warfare in each period. The major scholarly debates are outlined, and each chapter includes several short selections from the primary literary evidence. It is a crucial resource for anyone studying war in the ancient Greek world."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Bronze Age and Homeric warfare: Achilles vs. Hector?

The Hoplite phalanx: the rise of the polis

Greek naval warfare: ruling the Aegean

Total war: Athens vs. Sparta

The fourth century BCE: mercenaries and scoundrels

Philip and Alexander of Macedon: crushing the polis, conquering the world

Warfare in the Hellenistic world: the coming of Rome.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Sears, Matthew A., author. Understanding Greek warfare

ISBN:

9781138288607

1138288608

1138288616

9781138288614

OCLC:

974030904