War in the Hellenistic World

War in the Hellenistic World A Social and Cultural History - Ancient World at War

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Publisher's Synopsis

Exploiting the abundant primary sources available, this book examines the diverse ways in which war shaped the Hellenistic world.


  • An overview of war and society in the Hellenistic world.
  • Highlights the interdependence of warfare and social phenomena.
  • Covers a wide range of topics, including social conditions as causes of war, the role of professional warriors, the discourse of war in Hellenistic cities, the budget of war, the collective memory of war, and the aesthetics of war.
  • Draws on the abundance of primary sources available.

Book information

ISBN: 9780470775219
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: Wiley Blackwell
Pub date:
DEWEY: 938
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Weight: -1g
Height: 234mm
Width: 160mm
Spine width: 31mm