Henchmen of Ares

Name/Title

Henchmen of Ares

Secondary Title

Warriors and Warfare in Early Greece

Description

Using the Homeric epics as a guide, Henchmen of Ares presents a cultural history of warriors and warfare in early Greece from the chariot-borne soldiers of the Mycenaen palaces to the sea-borne raiders of woman and cattle of the Dark Age; from the men of bronze who helped assert Egyptian sovereignty, down to the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. This book offers a detailed treatment of the relevant sources, with extensive bibliographic notes.

Category

Book
Books & Paper

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

books

Dimensions

Height

26.5 cm

Width

21.8 mm

Book Details

Author

Josho Brouwers

Publisher

Karwansaray Publishers

Date Published

2013

Binding

Binding Type

Hardcover or Case Bound

Publication Language

English

Publication Subjects

The Greek hoplite in the history of the Eastern Mediterranean - Possible origins of the Argive shield - Developments in naval warfare - Activities of Greek mercenaries

ISBN

9490258075 9789490258078

Notes

204 Pages

Web Links and URLs

Ancient World Magazine