The Western Way of War: Infantry Battle in Classical Greece
Analyzes how classical Greek infantry battles reflected and influenced the rise of Western constitutional government.
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Print Length:
320 pages
Publication Date:
April 1, 2009
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The Western Way of War: Infantry Battle in Classical Greece
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Victor Davis Hanson explores the origins of Western warfare by focusing on the decisive infantry battles of classical Greece. This 320-page study, published April 1, 2009, reveals how the Greeks invented a brutal, direct form of combat that mirrored their political ideals of majority rule and instant resolution of disputes. Hanson links this style of warfare to the rise of constitutional government, challenging traditional views of ancient combat. The book includes a new preface addressing recent scholarship, offering a bold reevaluation of how war shaped Western civilization. Reading age: 18+, Book 1 of 1.
