This volume offers a critical examination of war and organized violence, and their relevance beyond the battlefield. The volume's introduction begins with the ancient sources for the writing of war, preceded by broad surveys of warfare in ancient Greece and Rome. Also included h…
"Offers six exemplary case studies of Greeks and Romans at war, thoroughly illustrated with detailed battle maps and photographs"--Provided by publisher.
"Designed as an accessible introduction to this important event, The Peloponnesian War offers readers and researchers a mix of descriptive chapters, biographical sketches, and annotated primary documents. An overview of the war is presented, followed by a presentation of Thucydi…
'The Peloponnesian War' offers readers and researchers an overview of the war, followed by a presentation of Thucydudes' account of the war's causes. A look at the intertwined relations of democracy and empire is offered, as are chapters on how the war is represented in plays, s…
The Peloponnesian War resonates with contemporary events like few other episodes in ancient history. Thematic chapters, biographical sketches, primary documents, chronology and useful illustrations make this an approachable and useful introduction. Annotation. The Peloponnesian …