War and Society in the Greek World

Book Overview

Examines the impact of war on Greek society from Homeric times to the age of Alexander and his successors. Discusses the causes and profits of war, links between war, piracy, slavery and trade and the ideology of warfare in literature and art.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415121663
• ISBN13: 9780415121668
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.4"