Ancient Warfare: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Ancient Warfare: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780192804709

ISBN-10: 0192804707

ISBN-13: 9780192804709

Edition: 2004

Authors: Harry Sidebottom

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Greek and Roman warfare differed from other cultures and was unlike any other forms of warfare before and after. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practised a 'Western Way of War', where the aim is an open, decisive battle, won by courage instilled in part by discipline. Harry Sidebottom looks at how and why this 'Western Way of War' was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans, why this concept is so popular and prevalent today, and atwhether or not this is an accurate interpretation.All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined - from philosophy and strategy to the technical skills needed to fight. He looks at war in the wider context -…

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List price: $12.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/2/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 188
Size: 4.37" wide x 6.85" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.286




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War and Society



Thinking about war



Strategy, Campaigns, and Logistics



Fighting



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