Greek Warfare: From the Battle of Marathon to the Conquests of Alexander the Great

by Lee L. Brice (Editor)

Overview

This book brings together reference material and primary source documents concerning the most important people, places, events, and technologies of Classical Greek warfare in one easy-to-use volume—an invaluable resource for students, educators, and general readers interested in this compelling subject.

Greek Warfare: From the Battle of Marathon to the Conquests of Alexander the Great is a unique reference book that examines warfare in ancient Greece during the Classical era between 490 and 323 BCE.

This easy-to-use, multi-format handbook provides a range of tools for investigating the military history of Classical Greece, including a timeline, reference entries, selected primary source documents, charts, and a glossary. The accessible reference entries illuminate all of the most important topics and issues within Classical Greek warfare, while the book's logical organization allows students, educators, and general readers alike to quickly find the specific information they seek. The comprehensive bibliography serves as a perfect gateway to additional resources on the subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610690690
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/17/2012
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Lee L. Brice, PhD, is professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, where he has taught for eight years, after completing his doctorate at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Entries, A–X
Aegospotami, Battle of
Agesilaus II
Agis III
Alcibiades
Alexander the Great
Amphipolis
Anabasis
Antipater
Artemisium Battles of
Artillery
Athens
Bactria
Brasidas
Cavalry Greek
Cavalry Persian
Chaeronea Battle of
Cimon
Cleon
Conon of Athens
Corinth
Corinth League of
Corinthian War
Darius I
Darius III
Delian League
Delium Battle of
Dionysius I
Epameinondas
Eurymedon River Battle of
Gaugamela Battle of
Gaza Siege of
Granicus River Battle of
Greco-Persian Wars Causes of
Greco-Persian Wars Consequences of
Greco-Persian Wars Overview
Hellenic Alliance
Herodotus
Hydaspes Battle of the
Ionian Revolt
Iphicrates
Issus Battle of
Jason of Pherae
King's Peace
Leuctra, Battle of
Long Walls
Lysander
Macedon
Mantinea Battles of
Marathon Battle of
Mardonius
Mercenaries
Miltiades the Younger
Mutiny
Mycale Battle of
Nicias
Pelopidas
Peloponnesian League
Peloponnesian War Causes of
Peloponnesian War Consequences of
Peloponnesian War Overview
Peltasts
Penteconter
Pericles
Persian Empire
Phalanx Hoplite
Phalanx Macedonian
Philip II of Macedon
Piraeus
Plataea Battle of
Sacred Wars
Salamis, Battle of
Second Athenian League
Sicily
Sicily Athenian Expedition Against
Sparta
Sphacteria
Strategos
Thebes
Themistocles
Thermopylae Battle of
Thucydides
Timoleon
Training Military
Trireme
Tyre Siege of
Wars of Alexander the Great, Causes of
Wars of Alexander the Great, Consequences of
Wars of Alexander the Great, Overview
Xenophon
Xerxes I
Documents
1. Herodotus, Account of the Battle of Marathon
2. Mardonius, the Persian General, on Greek Warfare
3. Herodotus, Account of the Battle of Thermopylae
4. Herodotus, Account of Cavalry and Light Infantry versus Hoplites at the Battle of Plataea
5. Thucydides, Account of the Naval Battles of Patrae and Naupactus
6. Thucydides, Account of the Battle of Delium
7. Thucydides, Account of the First Battle of Mantinea
8. Thucydides, Account of a Naval Battle at Syracuse
9. Xenophon, Account of the Battle of Lechaion
10. Xenophon, Account of the Battle of Leuctra
11. Xenophon, Account of the Second Battle of Mantinea
12. Diodorus Siculus and Polyaenus, Accounts of the Battle of Chaeronea
13. Arrian, Account of the Battle of Granicus River
14. Arrian, Account of the Naval Action during the Siege of Tyre
15. Arrian, Account of the Battle of Issus
16. Arrian, Account of the Battle of Gaugamela
17. Arrian, Account of the Battle of the Hydaspes River
Chronology
Glossary
Bibliography
Editors and Contributors
Categorical Index
Index

Editorial Reviews

This is a small but highly usable and readable encyclopedia for novice enthusiasts and lay researchers.” —Choice

“This is an easy-to-use handbook for those interested in learning more about the military history of classical Greece and would be an excellent addition to an academic library at a university with an archaeology or classics program.” —Booklist

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