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Athenian Democracy at War
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- ISBN-101108435947
- ISBN-13978-1108435949
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication dateMarch 5, 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 0.71 x 9 inches
- Print length312 pages
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'Pritchard's book gives stunning insights into Athenian democracy's attitude to war. Did the Persian Wars influence the development of Athenian democracy? Why were wars so important for the prestige of Athenian citizens? How did the Athenians finance and organise their wars? In answering these fundamental questions his book analyses brilliantly the mutual impact that Athenian democracy and war had on each other.' Claudia Tiersch, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
'David Pritchard has written the definitive account of classical Athenian warfare. He offers astute analyses of the Athenian armed forces, military finance, the ideology of war, war and sport, and the relationship between warfare and democracy. His arguments are careful; his documentation is meticulous. It will be essential reading for all serious students of Athens, democracy, and warfare.' Josiah Ober, Stanford University, California
'A masterful, debatable and elegantly crafted analysis of the world's first democratic empire and why it was no protagonist of 'democratic peace'.' John Keane, University of Sydney and Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung
'… this thought-provoking and vital book (aimed at 'students and teachers, interested general readers and scholars alike') is a must for anyone interested not just in classical Greek warfare and politics but in what this can tell us about the relationship between democracies in general and the military.' David Stuttard, Classics for All
'… this intelligent, thought-provoking book … is an extremely useful tool for a reader interested in a comprehensive, critical overview …' Matteo Zaccarini, The Classical Review
'… an excellent work of scholarship …' Anthony Papalas, Choice
'This is an excellent, up-to-date discussion of the composition and methods of conscription and remuneration of hoplites, sailors, archers and horsemen …' Kostas Vlassopoulos, Greece & Rome
'Athenian Democracy at War is highly recommended for any scholar of Athens and democracy in the ancient world, because it successfully fills a gap underlining the reasons for the effectiveness of Athens in war, and how it could train professional armies and launch huge fleets which ruled the Aegean with utter dominance. It does not only analyse the role war played in Athenian culture and democracy, but also the role democracy played in the development of warfare in form and scale …' Tomás Bethencourt, Global Intellectual History
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- Publisher : Cambridge University Press (March 5, 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 312 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1108435947
- ISBN-13 : 978-1108435949
- Item Weight : 15.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.71 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,167,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,975 in Military History (Books)
- #2,413 in Ancient History (Books)
- #6,702 in Trade
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