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OverviewIn The Classical Art of Command, Joseph Roisman examines eight of history's best-known generals and commanders from the Classical Age of Greece. They are: Spartan king Leonidas, who embodied his countrymen's heroic ethos in the battle of Thermopylae; the Athenian leader Themistocles, credited as the architect of Athens' naval power and of the Greek victory over the Persians; the famous democratic leader, Pericles, who prepared Athens and directed its conflict with Sparta, known as the Peloponnesian War; the Athenian general Demosthenes, who deviated from contemporary conventions of warfare with his innovative approach; the Spartan general Lysander, who won the Peloponnesian War for Sparta; Dionysius I of Syracuse; and Epaminondas and Pelopidas who together transformed their city, Thebes, into an hegemonic power.The Classical Art of Command explores the variegated nature of Greek generalship through the individual careers of eight prominent commanders, describing the attributes of these leaders' command, the many facets of their individual careers and stratagems, and the mark they left on Greek history and warfare. Joseph Roisman investigates how these generals designed and executed military campaigns and strategy, and to what degree they were responsible for the results. The volume also looks at how the Greek art of command changed during the Classical Age, and how adaptable it was to different military challenges. Other questions involve the extent to which a general was a mere leader of the charge, a battle director, or a strategist, and what made both ancient and modern authorities regard these eight generals as outstanding shapers of military history. Filled with original analyses and accessible accounts of legendary battles, The Classical Art of Command will appeal to all readers with an interest in ancient warfare and generalship. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph Roisman (Professor of Classics, Professor of Classics, Colby College)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 23.70cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 15.90cm Weight: 0.612kg ISBN: 9780197607176ISBN 10: 0197607179 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 12 October 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsList of Maps and Illustrations List of Abbreviations Introduction: Greek Generals and Warfare in the Classical Age Chapter 1. Leonidas of Sparta: the Lion at the Gates Chapter 2. Themistocles of Athens: the Clever Counselor Chapter 3. Pericles of Athens: the Magisterial Commander Chapter 4. Demosthenes of Athens: The Master of Surprise Chapter 5. Lysander of Sparta: The Lion and the Fox Chapter 6. Dionysius I of Syracuse: The Evolution of a General Chapter 7. Epaminondas and Pelopidas of Thebes Chapter 8. Conclusion The Art of Command: Planning, Management and Tactics The Art of Command: Personality Bibliography A. The Main Ancient Sources B. Modern LiteratureReviewsAuthor InformationJoseph Roisman is Professor of Classics at Colby College. He has authored numerous publications on Ancient Greece, including The Rhetoric of Conspiracy in Ancient Athens and Alexander's Veterans and the Early Wars of the Successors. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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