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Author:   Fred Eugene Ray, Jr.
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9780786467730

ISBN 10:   0786467738
Pages:   323
Publication Date:   25 August 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      Introduction      I. The Spearmen: Greek Hoplite Warfare (500–401 B.C.)      II. Arguing with Socrates: Territorial Disputes, the Ionian Revolt, and the Rise of Sparta and Gela (500–481 B.C.)      III. The Strength of Lions: Marathon, Himera, and the Invasion of Greece      IV. Prelude to Collision: The Pentacontaetia (478–432 B.C.)      V. Danger and Glory: The Archidamian War (431–422 B.C.)      VI. Daring and Destruction: The Peace of Nicias and the Sicilian Invasion (421–413 B.C.)      VII. A World at Spear’s Length: The Decelean/Ionian War to the End of the 5th Century (413–401 B.C.)      Conclusion      Table 1: Combat Factors in Greek Pitched Battles (500–401 B.C.)      Table 2: Decisive Factors in Greek Pitched Battles (500–401 B.C.)      Table 3: Pitched Battle Record of Major Combatants (500–401 B.C.)      Table 4: Hoplite Losses and Point/Cause of Formation Failure for Greek Pitched Battles (500–401 B.C.)      Bibliography      Index     

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“essential...truly a labor of love”—ARBA; “amazingly careful research...valuable”—Strategy Page; “very valuable”—The NYMAS Review; “Ray has produced a carefully and well-researched book, the result of which is an important catalogue of Greek land engagements in the 5th century BC. Furthermore, his survey represents a very useful reference to anyone interested in classical combat...this book is written with a poise and polish that cannot help but draw in the reader”—Bryn Mawr Classical Review; “the author is to be congratulated on producing a very well-researched book, and telling a clear history of one hundred years of Greek warfare...splendid...I have no hesitation in recommending it to all”—Ancient Warfare; “significant detail”—Reference Reviews.

essential...truly a labor of love --<i>ARBA</i>; amazingly careful research...valuable --<i>Strategypage.com</i>; very valuable --<i>The NYMAS Review</i>; Ray has produced a carefully and well-researched book, the result of which is an important catalogue of Greek land engagements in the 5th century BC. Furthermore, his survey represents a very useful reference to anyone interested in classical combat...this book is written with a poise and polish that cannot help but draw in the reader --<i>Bryn Mawr Classical Review</i>; the author is to be congratulated on producing a very well-researched book, and telling a clear history of one hundred years of Greek warfare...splendid...I have no hesitation in recommending it to all --<i>Ancient Warfare</i>; significant detail --<i>Reference Reviews.</i>

essential...truly a labor of love --ARBA; amazingly careful research...valuable --Strategypage.com; very valuable --The NYMAS Review; Ray has produced a carefully and well-researched book, the result of which is an important catalogue of Greek land engagements in the 5th century BC. Furthermore, his survey represents a very useful reference to anyone interested in classical combat...this book is written with a poise and polish that cannot help but draw in the reader --Bryn Mawr Classical Review; the author is to be congratulated on producing a very well-researched book, and telling a clear history of one hundred years of Greek warfare...splendid...I have no hesitation in recommending it to all --Ancient Warfare; significant detail --Reference Reviews.

Author Information

Fred Eugene Ray, Jr., is the author of both books and articles on the subject of ancient Greek warfare. A retired geologist and oil industry executive, he lives in Bakersfield, California.

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