Synopses & Reviews
Inspiring generations of poets, novelists, scriptwriters and scholars, the rise and fall of the great Empires of the Classical world is an enthralling story of passion and conquest. The leaders, battles and military technologies that dominated the wars between Greece and Persia, and Alexander's conquests are all examined in detail in this book, and their historical significance is discussed. The appendix focuses on the modern treatment of Ancient Greece in film, including behind-the-scenes insights into the filming of battle scenes for Oliver Stone's epic movie, Alexander. This volume combines material previously published as Essential Histories 36, 27 and 26, with a new foreword by renowned historian and author Victor Davis Hanson, and new material on the Wars of the Successors.
Synopsis
Exploring the events that inspired 2004's movie blockbusters Troy and Alexander, this book examines the rise and fall of the great Empires of the Classical world. The key military leaders, battles and technologies of the period are all examined in detail, and their historical significance is discussed.
Synopsis
The appearance of this book in the Essential Histories series aptly describes its place in ancient history. Written by leading authortities on the subject, this well-written and well-structured book presents a narrative history and analysis of the wars between the Greeks and Persians (449-386 BC), the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) and the conquests of Alexander the Great (336-323 BC). Illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photos and drawings, and with maps, extracts and glossaries, the book examines the leaders of various battles and campaigns, the tactics employed, warfare technology on both land and sea, and share their insights into the battle themselves. A must for all those studying ancient Greek history.
About the Author
Dr Philip de Souza FRHistS is the author of numerous articles and essays on Greek and Roman history, and Lecturer in Classics at University College Dublin. Waldemar Heckel is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Calgary. He has written numerous articles on the history of Alexander the Great. Victor Davis Hanson is a Professor of Classics at California State University, Fresno, a Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University and is author of some 16 books on Greek and military history. He is currently a columnist for National Review Online. Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is a lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at Exeter University. He works and publishes on Greek socio-cultural history, particularly the reception of antiquity in the arts and modern popular culture. He has recently worked as a historical advisor on Oliver Stone's movie "Alexander".