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Examines various aspects of ancient warfare from philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. This work looks at war in a wider context and explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle?
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Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction, Harry Sidebottom
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harry Sidebottom
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN10
- 0192804707
- ISBN13
- 9780192804709
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Military History, Military Fiction, Wars, Ancient History
- Rating
- 3.45 out of 5
- Description
- Examines various aspects of ancient warfare from philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. This work looks at war in a wider context and explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine intervention play in the outcome of a battle?