Greek Warfare: From the Battle of Marathon to the Conquests of Alexander the Great

This book brings together reference material and primary source documents concerning the most important people, places, events, and technologies of Classical Greek warfare in one easy-to-use volume--an invaluable resource for students, educators, and general readers interested in this compelling subject.

Greek Warfare: From the Battle of Marathon to the Conquests of Alexander the Great is a unique reference book that examines warfare in ancient Greece during the Classical era between 490 and 323 BCE.

This easy-to-use, multi-format handbook provides a range of tools for investigating the military history of Classical Greece, including a timeline, reference entries, selected primary source documents, charts, and a glossary. The accessible reference entries illuminate all of the most important topics and issues within Classical Greek warfare, while the book’s logical organization allows students, educators, and general readers alike to quickly find the specific information they seek. The comprehensive bibliography serves as a perfect gateway to additional resources on the subject.

Lee L. Brice, PhD, is professor of history at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, where he has taught for eight years, after completing his doctorate at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.