“This useful work will appeal to a wide audience, from military buffs to historically minded tourists (and their guides), to students and scholars.” —Choice
Greece was the scene of some of the most evocative and decisive battles in the ancient world. This volume brings together the ancient evidence and modern scholarship on twenty battlefields throughout Greece. It is a handy resource for visitors of every level of experience, from the member of a guided tour to the veteran military historian.
The introductory chapter outlines some of the most pressing and interesting issues in the study of Ancient Greek battles and battlefields and offers a crash course on ancient warfare. Twenty lively chapters explore battlefields selected for both their historical importance and their inspiring sites. In addition to accessible overviews of each battle, this book provides all the information needed for an intellectually and aesthetically rewarding visit, including transport and travel details, museum overviews, and further reading.
Introduction: Ancient Greek and Roman Warfare
Chapter 1. The Battle of Marathon, 490 BCE
Chapter 2. The Battle of Salamis, 480 BCE
Chapter 3. The Battle of Piraeus/Mounichia, 403 BCE
Chapter 4. The Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BCE
Chapter 5. The Battle of Artemisium, 480 BCE
Chapter 6. The Battle of Plataea, 479 BCE
Chapter 7. The Battle of Delium, 424 BCE
Chapter 8. The Battle of Delium, 394 BCE
Chapter 9. The Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE
Chapter 10. The Battles of Chaeronea, 338 and 86 BCE
Chapter 11. The Battle of Amphipolis, 422 BCE
Chapter 12. The Battle of Cynoscephalae, 197 BCE
Chapter 13. The Battle of Pydna, 168 BCE
Chapter 14. The Battle of Pharsalus, 48 BCE
Chapter 15. The Battle of Philippi, 42 BCE
Chapter 16. The Battles of Naupactus, 429 BCE
Chapter 17. The Battle of Pylos, 425 BCE
Chapter 18. The Battles of Mantinea, 418 and 362 BCE
Chapter 19. The Battle of the Nemea River, 394 BCE
Chapter 20. The Battle of Actium, 31 BCE