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Author:   Roel Konijnendijk
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   409
Weight:   0.565kg
ISBN:  

9789004355361

ISBN 10:   9004355367
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   09 November 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Notes on Style Introduction 1 The Prussian Model of Hoplite Battle â The Traditional View of Tactics â The Case of Leuktra 2 `Improvisers in Soldiering': Training for War â The Question â Good Order â Skill at Arms 3 `The Finest, Flattest Piece of Land': Where to Fight â Traditions â Practice â Theory 4 `Deployed to Fit the Need': Forming Up for Battle â Worthless Hoplites â Ways to Deploy â Positions of Honour â The Depth of the Line 5 `Utterly Outmatched in Skill': Battle Tactics â Controlling Battle â The Tools of the Tactician â How to Win â Theory 6 `No Shortage of People to Kill': The Rout and Its Aftermath â Fight or Flight â A Divine Gift â Last Rites Conclusion â The Context of Tactical Thought â A New Model of Hoplite Battle â The Greek Way of War Works Cited Index

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In this work Konijnendijk provides a much-needed reevaluation of the traditional views of classical Greek warfare. Relying upon the accounts of classical Greek warfare, he provides a very persuasive rejection of the traditional views that suggested that Greek warfare was bound by rules and conventions and, therefore, was limited in scope and scale. Through a close analysis of the Greek battles that are documented in ancient sources, Konijnendijk also makes the convincing argument that because of the largely untrained militia who served in the phalanx and their limited tactical flexibility, classical Greek commanders sought any advantages that they could to defeat their enemies, including the pursuit and slaughter of fleeing troops. Konijnendijk's monograph should be included in any future studies of classical Greek warfare and culture. Kyle Fingerson, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2018.11.48

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Roel Konijnendijk obtained his Ph.D. in Ancient History at University College London in 2015. He has published articles and book chapters on the history and historiography of Greek warfare, and on the encounter between the Greek and Persian tactical systems.

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