War in the Hellenistic World
Download or Read eBook War in the Hellenistic World PDF written by Angelos Chaniotis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Angelos Chaniotis |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470775219 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470775211 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis War in the Hellenistic World by : Angelos Chaniotis
Book excerpt: Exploiting the abundant primary sources available, this book examines the diverse ways in which war shaped the Hellenistic world. An overview of war and society in the Hellenistic world. Highlights the interdependence of warfare and social phenomena. Covers a wide range of topics, including social conditions as causes of war, the role of professional warriors, the discourse of war in Hellenistic cities, the budget of war, the collective memory of war, and the aesthetics of war. Draws on the abundance of primary sources available.