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Greek and Macedonian land battles of the 4th century B.C. : a history and analysis of 187 engagements
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Greek and Macedonian land battles of the 4th century B.C. : a history and analysis of 187 engagements / Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.
ISBN
9780786469734 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786469730 (softcover : alk. paper)
Published
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2012], ©2012.
Physical Description
vii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Summary
"Drawing from ancient accounts, with suitable analogs, this work offers reconstructions of 187 of the 4th century's most significant land engagements, considering tactical patterns, evolving trends, and the lasting impact of the era's most influential military minds. By separating myth from reality, these recreations provide incredible insight into past ways of war that continue to influence combat today"--Provided by publisher.
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 04, 2012
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Sparta ascendant : overseas battles and the Corinthian War (400-387 B.C.)
Trained in war : battles around the Mediterranean; Chalcidian, Boeotian and Spartan wars (386-360 B.C.)
Finding a master : rise of Macedonia; sacred, Persian and Sicilian wars; conquest of Greece (359-336 B.C.)
Action and glory : battles in the era of Alexander the Great
Many great combats : battles of the successors.
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