Ancient warfare a very Short Introduction

Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War," in which the aim is an open, decisive battle--won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Side...

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Auteur principal: Sidebottom, Harry
Autres auteurs: Harry Sidebottom
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English
Publié: Oxford,New York Oxford University Press 2004
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Résumé:Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a "Western Way of War," in which the aim is an open, decisive battle--won by courage instilled, in part, by discipline. Here, Harry Sidebottom looks at how this Western Way of War was constructed and maintained by the Greeks and Romans and why this concept is so prevalent today
Description matérielle:165 p.
ill.
18 cm
ISBN:0192804707
9780192804709