Battles and Battlefields of Ancient Greece: A Guide to Their History, Topography and Archaeology

by C. Jacob Butera, Matthew A. Sears

“This useful work will appeal to a wide audience, from military buffs to historically minded tourists (and their guides), to students and scholars.” —Choice   Greece was the scene of some of the most evocative and decisive battles in the ancient world. This volume brings together the ancient evidence and modern scholarship on twenty battlefields throughout Greece. It is a handy resource for visitors of every level of experience, from the member of a guided tour to the veteran military historian.   The introductory chapter outlines some of the most pressing and interesting issues in the study of Ancient Greek battles and battlefields and offers a crash course on ancient warfare. Twenty lively chapters explore battlefields selected for both their historical importance and their inspiring sites. In addition to accessible overviews of each battle, this book provides all the information needed for an intellectually and aesthetically rewarding visit, including transport and travel details, museum overviews, and further reading.

Genres: Nonfiction

402 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2020

Reviews

[Tyler Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introductory text. Excellent visualization of the topography

Very accessible text. The writing is engaging and draws the reader in for more. An excellent visualization of the topography is included in each chapter.

Can be a tad repetitive in some of the descriptions but that doesn't take away from anything.

A list of primary and secondary sources follows each chapter with an appraisal of their merits - this is pretty helpful if you want to go down some rabbit holes.