Hoplites by Victor Davis Hanson (.ePUB)
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Hoplites: The Classical Greek Battle Experience by Victor Davis Hanson
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Overview: This edited volume offers a detailed examination of ancient Greek warfare through the lens of the hoplite soldier. Moving beyond strategy and leadership, the essays focus on the practical and psychological experience of close-quarters combat among citizen-soldiers in phalanx formation.
Key Themes or Insights
Contributors explore topics such as unit cohesion, battlefield rituals, equipment, morale, and the cultural ideals that shaped the Greek way of war. The result is a ground-level portrait of classical battle, emphasizing what it meant to fight—and survive—as a hoplite.
Style and Usefulness
Scholarly yet accessible, the collection blends archaeological, literary, and historical analysis. It provides essential context for students of military history, classical studies, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human dimensions of ancient warfare.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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