Greece was the scene of some of the most evocative and decisive battles in the ancient world. This volume brings together the ancient evidence and modern scholarship on twenty battlefields throughout Greece. It is a handy resource for visitors of every level of experience, from the member of a guided tour to the veteran military historian. The introductory chapter outlines some of the most pressing and interesting issues in the study of Ancient Greek battles and battlefields and offers a crash course on ancient warfare. Twenty lively chapters explore battlefields selected for both their historical importance and their inspiring sites. In addition to accessible overviews of each battle, this book provides all the information needed for an intellectually and aesthetically rewarding visit, including transport and travel details, museum overviews, and further reading.
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A guide to ancient battlefields of Greece covering 20 battles from Marathon in 390 BC to Actium in 31 BC

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781783831869
Publisert
2019-05-13
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen & Sword Military
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
336

Om bidragsyterne

Dr C. Jacob Butera is an assistant professor of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He writes on the ancient military and commemoration, and has taught and travelled extensively in Greece, Italy, and the Mediterranean. Dr Matthew A. Sears is an associate professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. He writes on ancient history and culture, and has taught and travelled extensively in Greece and the Mediterranean.