Hoplites : the classical Greek battle experience
Using a variety of contemporary sources, this historical study of warfare explores the experiences, techniques and rituals of soldiers in battle on the plains of ancient Greece. Essays explore the pragmatic concerns of the Greek infantry, such as armour, weaponry and battle practices.
XVI, 286 Seiten : Illustrationen
9780415041485, 9780415098168, 0415041481, 0415098165
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The men and their equipment; the environment of battle; Hoplite tradition and practice.