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9780192804709
This title thoroughly examines all aspects of ancient warfare, from the philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. The author looks at war in the wider context - how wars could shape classical society, and how the individual's identity could be constructed by war. Examples from the Iliad, Tacitus and the Persian Wars are included.Sidebottom, Harry is the author of 'Ancient Warfare A Very Short Introduction', published 2005 under ISBN 9780192804709 and ISBN 0192804707.
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