Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience / Edition 1

by Victor Davis Hanson

Overview

Incorporating research found in ancient literary, iconographic, epigraphic, and archaeological sources, this book explores the experiences of the soldiers who conducted battle on the small plains of ancient Greece.
The volume, which draws on the accumulated expertise of nine American and British scholars, emphasizes the actual techniques of fighting and practical concerns as the use of commands, music in warfare, the use of "dog-tags", and ritual on the battlefield.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415098168
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/02/1993
Edition description:	REPRINT
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1500L (what's this?)

About the Author

Victor Davis Hanson (Professor of Classics California State University, Fresno California State University, Fresno)

Table of Contents

The men and their equipment; the environment of battle; Hoplite tradition and practice.

Editorial Reviews

Incorporating research found especially in ancient literary, iconographic, epigraphic, and archaeological sources, 11 contributions explore the experiences of the soldiers who conducted battle on the small plains of Ancient Greece. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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