Greek Mercenaries: From the Late Archaic Period to Alexander

ISBN-13: 9780415338127 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 224 str.

Matthew Trundle

Opis

Greek mercenaries played a central role in Greek history in the late classical period until the death of Alexander the Great in 323BC. This book provides a detailed picture of the life of these Greek mercenaries, analysing who they were and what section of society they came from. Trundle from Victoria University of Wellington, NZ.

Recenzje

'A mine of information on just about anything to do with mercenaries.'- BMCR

Spis treści

List of Figures Timeline Maps Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction 1. Images and Sources 2. What Motivated Mercenary Service 3. Paying Greek Mercenaries 4. Hiring Greek Mercenaries 5. Networks and Relationships

O autorze

Trundle, Matthew