Greek Mercenaries

From the Late Archaic Period to Alexander

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Greece
Cover of the book Greek Mercenaries by Matthew Trundle, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Matthew Trundle ISBN: 9781134304325
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 9, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Matthew Trundle
ISBN: 9781134304325
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 9, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book provides a detailed picture of the life of these Greek mercenaries, analyzing who they were and from what section of society they came. It explores their motivations, their relationships and connections, both with each other and those with whom they served, and shows how mercenaries were recruited, paid and maintained.

Matthew Trundle reviews a variety of evidence, including Xenophon's detailed account of how over ten thousand Greeks tried and failed to establish the Persian prince Cyrus on his brother's Imperial throne, the fragments of a fourth century play about the first ever soldier of fortune, and inscriptions prohibiting Athenians from taking service with their neighbours.

The result is a fresh look at the significance of mercenaries in ancient Greek society, economy and politics, and their part in the process that shaped the great Empire of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book provides a detailed picture of the life of these Greek mercenaries, analyzing who they were and from what section of society they came. It explores their motivations, their relationships and connections, both with each other and those with whom they served, and shows how mercenaries were recruited, paid and maintained.

Matthew Trundle reviews a variety of evidence, including Xenophon's detailed account of how over ten thousand Greeks tried and failed to establish the Persian prince Cyrus on his brother's Imperial throne, the fragments of a fourth century play about the first ever soldier of fortune, and inscriptions prohibiting Athenians from taking service with their neighbours.

The result is a fresh look at the significance of mercenaries in ancient Greek society, economy and politics, and their part in the process that shaped the great Empire of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Economic Justice, Labor and Community Practice by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Death and the Maiden (Routledge Revivals) by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book A Darwinian Worldview by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Cultures of Post-War British Fascism by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Rebuilding Anatolia after the Mongol Conquest by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book The Syllables of Time by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Ontology by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book On Loyalty by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Literacies, Literature and Learning by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Managing Noise and Vibration at Work by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book The Political Philosophy of Michel Foucault by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Six Sigma Deployment by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Wittgenstein's Philosophy of Mathematics by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book Working With Families in Medical Settings by Matthew Trundle
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Health Tourism by Matthew Trundle
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy