Makers of Ancient Strategies by Victor Davis Hanson (.ePUB)
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Makers of Ancient Strategies by Victor Davis Hanson
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Overview: Edited by Victor Davis Hanson, this collection of essays examines military strategy in the Greco‑Roman world—from the Persian Wars through the final defense of Rome. Contributors analyze how ancient leaders confronted challenges like insurgency, preemption, urban warfare, and empire-building—situations with striking relevance to modern geopolitical conflicts.
Key Themes or Insights
The volume explores strategic lessons from figures including Pericles, Alexander, Caesar, Augustus, and Epaminondas. It reveals how tactics and policy in the classical era anticipate contemporary challenges such as counter-terrorism, insurgent warfare, and political coercion. Strategy is shown to emerge from cultural, political, and ideological foundations—not just battlefield tactics.
Style and Usefulness
Erudite and comparative, the anthology blends history, political analysis, and military insight to make ancient lessons accessible and applicable. Ideal for scholars, policymakers, and readers interested in how ancient strategy provides timeless frameworks for understanding conflict and governance.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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