Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction - Harry Sidebottom

Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction

By Harry Sidebottom

  • Release Date: 2004-11-25
  • Genre: Ancient History

Description

Greek and Roman warfare differed from other cultures and was unlike any other forms of warfare before and after. All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined from philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. He looks at war in a wider context and explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: Can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle?