War in the Hellenistic World

War in the Hellenistic World
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 9780470775219
ISBN-13 : 0470775211
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Book Synopsis War in the Hellenistic World by : Angelos Chaniotis

Download or read book War in the Hellenistic World 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. 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.


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