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The Psychology of the Athenian Hoplite - The Culture of Combat in Classical Athens (Paperback)
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The Psychology of the Athenian Hoplite - The Culture of Combat in Classical Athens (Paperback)
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Throughout the Classical period, the Athenian hoplite demonstrated
an unwavering willingness to close with and kill the enemies of
Athens, whenever and wherever he was required to do so. Yet,
despite his pugnacity, he was not a professional soldier; he was an
untrained amateur who was neither forced into battle nor adequately
remunerated for the risks he faced in combat. As such, when he took
his place in the phalanx, when he met his enemy, when he fought,
killed and died, he did so largely as an act of will. By applying
modern theories of combat motivation, this book seeks to understand
that will, to explore the psychology of the Athenian hoplite and to
reveal how that impressive warrior repeatedly stifled his fears,
mustered his courage and willingly plunged himself into the
ferocious savagery of close-quarters battle.
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