Ancient Greek Fortifications 500-300 BC (Fortress)
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Book Description
The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history ensured a shift in the nature of fortifications in the region. No longer were fortresses designed to defend a ruler and his entourage, rather the whole of the citizen body had to be protected against any outside threats. The enceintes of these Greek city-states did not have to be very high or strong as city-state conflict was still decided by spear and shield, though some thought was still given to the science of fortification. This book details the construction and ongoing development of the defences that protected some of the most illustrious sites in Greece during the most famous period of her history.
About the Author
Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to University and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.
Ancient Greek Fortifications 500-300 BC (Fortress),Nic Fields,Brian Delf,Osprey Publishing,1841768847,Ancient - Greece,Fortification,Greece,History,History - Military / War,History, Military,Military,Military - General,Military - Strategy,Military Science,To 146 B.C,Ancient Greece,European history: BCE to c 500 CE,History / Military / General,Warfare & Defence
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