The Psychology of the Athenian Hoplite: The Culture of Combat in Classical Athens

ISBN-13: 9781107020610 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 252 str.

Jason Crowley

Opis

Using current socio-psychological research, this book reveals exactly why amateur Athenian hoplites unhesitatingly engaged their enemies in savage close-quarters combat.

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Recruitment, mobilisation and deployment; 3. The primary group; 4. The military unit; 5. The socio-political system; 6. The compliance relationship; 7. Conclusion.