Hoplites at war : a comprehensive analysis of heavy infantry combat in the Greek world, 750-100 BCE...
Hoplites at war : a comprehensive analysis of heavy infantry combat in the Greek world, 750-100 BCE...
Hoplites at war : a comprehensive analysis of heavy infantry combat in the Greek world, 750-100 BCE / Paul M. Bardunias and Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.
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Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
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G 2016/2927
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English
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Physical content
vii, 233 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
I.the tools -- Weapons -- Shields -- Body armor -- Other devices -- The men -- Culture -- Physicality -- Psychology -- The phalanx -- Hoplite formations -- The phalanx in action -- Special tactics -- Phalanx maneuvers -- Use of terrain -- Conclusions.
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Publisher
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
[2016]
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Summary
"Drawing on classical literature, archaeology and the latest data from physical, behavioral and medical science, this study of hoplite equipment, tactics and command seeks to separate modern myths from observable facts. The authors resolve some persistent controversies and advance new theories about the nature of ancient Greek warfare"-- Provided b...
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Hoplites at war : a comprehensive analysis of heavy infantry combat in the Greek world, 750-100 BCE / Paul M. Bardunias and Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2016/2927
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74VKVqjLE8dg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVqjLE8dg
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ISBN
1476666024 paperback alkaline paper
9781476666020 paperback alkaline paper
DDC
356.1140938
MMS ID
991024010342702626
