Greek and Macedonian Land Battles of the 4th Century B.C.: A History and Analysis of 187 EngagementsWith its mixture of famous battles and storied commanders, warfare in 4th century B.C. Greece has long held a fascination for military enthusiasts and the general public alike. Histories, biographies, and popular culture have turned the exploits of noted generals like Xenophon and Iphicrates of Athens, Epaminondas of Thebes, and the father-son team of Philip II and Alexander the Great of Macedonia into the stuff of legend. Drawing from ancient accounts along with suitable analogs, this detailed work offers meticulous reconstructions of 187 of the 4th century’s most significant land engagements, considering tactical patterns, evolving trends, and the lasting impact of the era’s most influential military minds. By separating myth from reality, these recreations provide incredible insight into past ways of war that continue to influence the course of combat today. |
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Contents
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Battles Around the Mediterranean Chalcidian Boeotian and Spartan Wars 386360 BC | 38 |
Rise of Macedonia Sacred Persian and Sicilian Wars Conquest of Greece 359336 BC | 86 |
Battles in the Era of Alexander the Great 335324 BC | 138 |
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4th century action Agathocles Agesilaos Alexander Alexander’s allies Antigonus Antipater Arcadians archers army array Arrian Athenians Athens attack barbarians battle Boeotians camp campaign captured Carthaginians Cassander casualties cavalry century B.C. combat command contingent Corinth Cyrene defeat Demetrius Diodorus Dionysius eight shields enemy enemy’s engagement envelopment Epaminondas Eumenes exiles field files flank foes foot skirmishers foot soldiers force formation front fighting garrison GD MAC Greece Greek heavy footmen heavy infantry hetairoi hoplites horsemen hypaspists Iphicrates javelins kardakes killed king left wing Leuctra light footmen light infantry light-armed Macedonian manpower Mantinea marched mercenaries mounted moved Olynthus Onomarchos othismos Pelopidas Peloponnese peltasts percent perhaps Persian phalangites phalanx Pherae Philip Phocian Phocis pikemen Plutarch Plutarch Vol Polyaenus probably rear rest retreat riders right wing River satrap shields deep side Spartan spearmen spears Syracusan tactical Thebans Thebes Thespiae Thessalian Thessaly Thracian took troops victory Xenophon Xenophon Hellenica
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| Title | Greek and Macedonian Land Battles of the 4th Century B.C.: A History and Analysis of 187 Engagements |
| Author | Fred Eugene Ray, Jr. |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | McFarland, 2012 |
| ISBN | 1476600066, 9781476600062 |
| Length | 244 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General History / Military / General Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical Reference / General |
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