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OverviewIt has been 2500 years since the Greek heavy infantry known as hoplites dominated the battlefield. Yet they still capture the imagination today, through a wave of successful action films, novels and documentaries. The mass-media popularity of these famed warriors has, however, helped spawn a number of misconceptions about them. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul M. Bardunias , Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9781476666020ISBN 10: 1476666024 Pages: 244 Publication Date: 28 September 2016 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction I. The Tools 1. Weapons 2. Shields 3. Body Armor 4. Other Devices II. The 5. Culture 6. Physicality 7. Psychology III. The Phalanx 8. Hoplite Formations 9. The Phalanx in Action 10. Special Tactics 11. Phalanx Maneuvers 12. Use of Terrain Conclusions Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews“battle analyses are very impressive...a worthwhile read for anyone interested in ancient warfar, full of useful insights”—Strategy Page. battle analyses are very impressive...a worthwhile read for anyone interested in ancient warfar, full of useful insights --StrategyPage. Author InformationPaul M. Bardunias is the author of numerous articles on classical Greek warfare and crowd phenomena. A behavioral biologist and entomologist working with Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, he lives in Hollywood, Florida. Fred Eugene Ray, Jr., is the author of both books and articles on the subject of ancient Greek warfare. A retired geologist and oil industry executive, he lives in Bakersfield, California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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