Makers of Ancient Strategy
Author | : Victor Davis Hanson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1027152731 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Makers of Ancient Strategy written by Victor Davis Hanson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this prequel to the now-classic Makers of Modern Strategy, Victor Davis Hanson, a leading scholar of ancient military history, gathers prominent thinkers to explore key facets of warfare, strategy, and foreign policy in the Greco-Roman world. From the Persian Wars to the final defense of the Roman Empire, Makers of Ancient Strategy demonstrates that the military thinking and policies of the ancient Greeks and Romans remain surprisingly relevant for understanding conflict in the modern world. The book reveals that much of the organized violence witnessed today--such as counterterrorism, urba.