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9780061142086
Wars of the Ancient Greeks
by Hanson, Victor Davis, Keegan, John, Hanson, Victor D.
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- Comments: Primarily serving as a reading copy, this edition prioritizes content accessibility over aesthetic perfection. A reading copy is intended for those who value the story and information within more than the physical condition of the book itself. This practical focus makes it an ideal choice for students, researchers, and casual readers who seek to engage deeply with the text without concern for collectible value. The absence of an access code or CD further emphasizes this edition's role as a straightforward r
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- ISBN-13: 9780061142086
- ISBN: 0061142085
- Publication Date: 2006
- Publisher: Harpercollins
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This brilliant account covers a millennium of Greek warfare. With specially commissioned battle maps and vivid illustrations, Victor Davis Hanson takes the reader into the heart of Greek warfare, classical beliefs, and heroic battles. This colorful portrait of ancient Greek culture explains why their approach to fighting was so ruthless and so successful. Development of the Greek city-state and the rivalries of Athens and Sparta. Rise of Alexander the Great and the Hellenization of the Western world. Famous thinkers-;Sophocles, Socrates, Demosthenes-;who each faced his opponent in battle, armed with spear and shield. Unsurpassed military theories that still influence the structure of armies and the military today.Hanson, Victor Davis is the author of 'Wars of the Ancient Greeks ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780061142086 and ISBN 0061142085.
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