Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The ancient Greek world comprised a series of autonomous poleis and states which by their very nature had to depend on limited land and supplies. Warfare, both defensive and aggressive, was an inevitable consequence. This very useful reference tool begins with a relatively comprehensive chronology and interesting introduction. The dictionary itself focuses on the 8th century to 30 BC when Egypt, the last Hellenistic monarchy, formally became part of the Roman empire. The detailed and cross-referenced entries cover famous leaders and enemies, wars and battles, strategies and tactics, weapons and troops, sources and treaties. Includes a good bibliography, structured by subject.
Synopsis
This resource strategically traces Greek warfare from 720 to 30 BC and its specific and extensive details-the wars, the troops, the armor, the military tactics, and other factors either affecting or affected by the wars.