Hoplites
The Classical Greek Battle Experience
Published on 1. November 2002
304 pages
978-1-134-96190-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
2,38 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-96190-0 (9781134961900)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Person
Victor Davis Hanson (Professor of Classics California State University, Fresno California State University, Fresno)
Content
The men and their equipment; the environment of battle; Hoplite tradition and practice.
