The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World (Oxford Handbooks)

## Abstract War lay at the heart of much of life in the classical world, from conflicts between tribes or states, internal or civil wars, or wars waged to suppress rebellions. Battles were resolved by face-to-face encounters—violent and bloody for the participants—and thus war was a very personal experience. Nevertheless, warfare and its conduct took a wider relevance far beyond the battlefield and often had significant economic, social, or political consequences. The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World offers a critical examination of war and organized violence, and their relevance beyond the battlefield, in classical Greece and Rome. Its introduction begins with the ancient sources for the writing of war, preceded by broad surveys of ancient Greece and Rome. Also included herein are chapters analyzing new finds in battlefield archaeology and how the environment affected the ancient practice of war. A second section is comprised of broad narratives of classical societies at war, covering the expanse from classical Greece through to the Roman Empire. Part III contains thematic discussions that examine closely the nature of battle: what soldiers experienced as they fought; the challenges of conducting war at sea; and how the wounded were treated. A final section offers six case studies, including analyses of the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, and Rome's war with Sasanian Persia. The book closes with an epilogue that offers an exploration of the legacy of classical warfare. Chronology Editors' introduction Introduction: the classical world at war War and warfare in ancient Greece / L. Rawlings War and warfare in ancient rome / Randall Howarth Writers on war. A. Greece: winning ways in warfare / P.C. Millett B. Rome: a story of conflict / Michael Lovano The archeology of war / S. James Warfare and environment in the ancient world / J. Donald Hughes The face of battle in the classical world The classical Greek experience / John W.I. Lee The three thousand: Alexander's infantry guard / Waldemar Heckel The hellenistic experience with war: stagnation or development? / John Serrati War and society in Greece / N. Sekunda The rise of Rome / Michael Sage War in Imperial Rome / Phyllis Culham War and society in the Roman Empire / Colin Adams Impacts and techniques: war in the classical world Men at war / L.A. Tritle Sick and wounded / Christine Salazar Discipline / Stefan Chrissanthos Mercenaries / Matthew Trundle Logistics: sinews of war / Donald Engels War at sea / Philip de Souza Arms and armor. a. greek / Eero Jarva B. Roman / Duncan B. Campbell Under siege: challenges, experiences, and emotions / Angelos Chaniotis Generalship / Rosemary Moore Military intelligence / Frank Russell War and animals / Ann Hyland A. Horses for war: breeding and keeping a warhorse B. The development and training of cavalry in Greece and rome Greek rituals of war / Daniel Tompkins Roman rituals of war / John Rich Fighting the other. A. Achaemenid Persians / Bruce Laforse B. The Germanic and Danubian transfrontier peoples / Peter Wells Military and society in Sasanian Iran / Scott McDonough Case studies: the classical world at war The Athenian expedition to Sicily / Lee Brice The Peloponnesian War and its sieges / Michael Seaman Epaminondas at Leuctra, 371 BC / John Buckler Demetrius Poliorcetes and hellenistic warfare / Thomas R. Martin The second Punic War / Dexter Hoyos The eastern frontier in late antiquity: Roman warfare with Sasanian persia / A.D. Lee Epilogue: The legacy of classical warfare / Thomas Palaima and L.A. Tritle. War lay at the heart of life in the classical world, from conflicts between tribes or states to internal or civil wars. Battles were resolved by violent face-to-face encounters: war was a very personal experience. At the same time, warfare and its conduct often had significant and wide-reaching economic, social, or political consequences. The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World offers a critical examination of war and organized violence. The volume's introduction begins with the ancient sources for the writing of war, preceded by broad surveys of warfare in ancient Greece and Rome. Also included herein are chapters analyzing new finds in battlefield archaeology and how the environment affected the ancient practice of war. A second section is comprised of broad narratives of classical societies at war, covering the expanse from classical Greece through to the later Roman Empire. Part III contains thematic discussions that examine closely the nature of battle: what soldiers experienced as they fought; the challenges of conducting war at sea; how the wounded were treated. A final section offers six exemplary case studies, including analyses of the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, and Rome's war with Sasanid Persia. The handbook closes with an epilogue that explores the legacy of classical warfare. Authored by experts in classics, ancient history, and archaeology, this handbook presents a vibrant map of the field of classical warfare studies.
War lay at the heart of much of life in the classical world, from conflicts between tribes or states to internal or civil wars. Battles were resolved by face-to-face encounters--violent and bloody for the participants--and thus war was a very personal experience. Nevertheless, warfare and its conduct often had significant economic, social, or political consequences. The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World offers a critical examination of war and organized violence, and their relevance beyond the battlefield. The volume's introduction begins with the ancient sources for the writing of war, preceded by broad surveys of warfare in ancient Greece and Rome. Also included herein are chapters analyzing new finds in battlefield archaeology and how the environment affected the ancient practice of war. A second section is comprised of broad narratives of classical societies at war, covering the expanse from classical Greece through to the later Roman Empire. Part III contains thematic discussions that examine closely the nature of battle: what soldiers experienced as they fought; the challenges of conducting war at sea; how the wounded were treated. A final section offers six exemplary case studies, including analyses of the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, and Rome's war with Sasanian Persia. The handbook closes with an epilogue that offers an exploration of the legacy of classical warfare. The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World offers a critical examination of war and organized violence, and their relevance beyond the battlefield. The volume's introduction begins with the ancient sources for the writing of war, preceded by broad surveys of warfare in ancient Greece and Rome. Also included herein are chapters analyzing new finds in battlefield archaeology and how the environment affected the ancient practice of war. A second section is comprised of broad narratives of classical societies at war, covering the expanse from classical Greece through to the later Roman Empire. Part III contains thematic discussions that examine closely the nature of battle: what soldiers experienced as they fought; the challenges of conducting war at sea; how the wounded were treated. A final section offers six exemplary case studies, including analyses of the Peloponnesian War, the Second Punic War, and Rome's war with Sasanian Persia. The handbook closes with an epilogue that offers an exploration of the legacy of classical warfare. -- Publisher description "Offers six exemplary case studies of Greeks and Romans at war, thoroughly illustrated with detailed battle maps and photographs"--Provided by publisher This Oxford Handbook gathers 38 leading historians to describe, analyze, and interpret warfare and its effects in classical Greece and Rome.