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#145375 in Books Kagan Donald 2015-11-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .70 x 6.14l; .0 #File Name: 0691168458312 pagesMen of Bronze Hoplite Warfare in Ancient Greece
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Valuable addition to the debateBy HistorianAlthough not really intended for the beginner to ancient Greek studies; for those readers who already have an active interest in the subject; this book is a delight. Consisting of a series of essays by the leading scholars in the field; the chief benefit of the book is that it presents very different and often conflicting interpretations for the origin and nature of hoplite conflict. The book will challenge you to think more deeply about the subject by considering these different and opposing views. In short; very much worth the money and time spent reading.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good book; tightly written by a well-known expertBy M.E.AndersonDonald Kagen is an expert one can't argue with (unless one is another uninpeachable expert; I guess.) Good book; important ideas. Some of them are controversial; but this work is a must-have for those interested in hoplites and the progress of warfare throughout the ancient period in Greece.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read for a history nerd.By Lalla McGeeMore than you ever wanted to know about the controversy surrounding hoplite armor; how the hoplites fought and what; if any influence they had on the rise of the polis. If you are a history nerd this is a book for you!
