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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"War in the Hellenistic World will remain anindispensable book for any person wanting to study war in thisperiod and, more generally, the Hellenistic culture and way oflife." Pierre Ducrey, University ofLausanne
"War in the Hellenistic World is a worthy addition to thegrowing body of recent scholarship on ancient military history... I would not hesitate to recommend it to interestedstudents, academics, and non-experts as a point of departure forfurther inquiry." Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"A useful pedagogical resource and a welcome addition to thesocial surveys of the Hellenistic period. Chaniotis offers aclearly written, well-supported analysis of the significant roleswarfare played in shaping Greek politics, society, and economy."Scholia
"War in the Hellenistic World is more accessible to auniversity than a school readership, but would make a welcomeaddition to the library of anybody with a keen interest in eitherthe history of warfare or the Hellenistic period in general."Journal of Classics Teaching
"With its apt choice of evidence, engaging discussions andsuggestions for further reading at the end of every chapter,Chaniotis's work is likely to be immensely useful to scholars orstudents investigating almost any aspect of hellenistic culture andsociety." Journal of Hellenistic Studies
"Chaniotis has treated his subject with finesse and scholarlyvigour. The book will be required reading for students of war andculture in Hellenistic times, and an indispensable work for anyscholar interested in ancient warfare."
sehepunkte
"Chaniotis is one of the most distinguished experts... it makes for a book that ... is highly innovative andindividualistic ... .An indispensable survey."
Canadian Journal of History
"War in the Hellenistic World is a worthy addition to thegrowing body of recent scholarship on ancient military history... I would not hesitate to recommend it to interestedstudents, academics, and non-experts as a point of departure forfurther inquiry." Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"A useful pedagogical resource and a welcome addition to thesocial surveys of the Hellenistic period. Chaniotis offers aclearly written, well-supported analysis of the significant roleswarfare played in shaping Greek politics, society, and economy."Scholia
"War in the Hellenistic World is more accessible to auniversity than a school readership, but would make a welcomeaddition to the library of anybody with a keen interest in eitherthe history of warfare or the Hellenistic period in general."Journal of Classics Teaching
"With its apt choice of evidence, engaging discussions andsuggestions for further reading at the end of every chapter,Chaniotis's work is likely to be immensely useful to scholars orstudents investigating almost any aspect of hellenistic culture andsociety." Journal of Hellenistic Studies
"Chaniotis has treated his subject with finesse and scholarlyvigour. The book will be required reading for students of war andculture in Hellenistic times, and an indispensable work for anyscholar interested in ancient warfare."
sehepunkte
"Chaniotis is one of the most distinguished experts... it makes for a book that ... is highly innovative andindividualistic ... .An indispensable survey."
Canadian Journal of History