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Military Leadership from Ancient Greece to Byzantium - The Art of Generalship
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Military Leadership from Ancient Greece to Byzantium - The Art of Generalship
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Considers the ideals and realities of generalship across the Greek,
Roman and Byzantine worlds Addresses a neglected aspect in the
study of ancient warfare Analyses views generated in different
ancient cultures about the theory and practice of generalship
Brings together the latest research on generalship from a wide
spectrum of academic experts Contains discussion of the theory and
practice of generalship in other contemporary cultures including
Persia, Arabia and China This volume is unique in addressing a key
aspect of ancient warfare across a broad chronological and cultural
span, focusing on generalship from Archaic Greece to the Byzantine
Empire in the twelfth century AD. Across this broad span, it
explores a range of ideas on how to be a successful general,
showing how the art of generalship a profession that has been
occupied variously by the political elite, the mercenary soldier
and the eunuch evolved and adapted to shifting notions of how a
good military leader should act. Highlighting developments and
continuities in this age-old profession across the Graeco-Roman
world, this volume brings together the latest research on
generalship from both established and new voices. The chapters
examine both ideals of generalship and specific examples of
generals, considering the principles underpinning the roles they
played and the qualities desired in them. They discuss in
particular the intersection between military and political roles,
the addresses delivered by generals to their troops, the virtue of
courage and the commemoration of victory as well as defeat. In
addition, contributors consider cross-cultural comparisons of
generalship, with specific chapters devoted to Persian, Arab and
Chinese views.
General
Imprint: |
Edinburgh University Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Editors: |
Shaun Tougher
• Richard Evans
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
376 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4744-5995-2 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-4744-5995-1 |
Barcode: |
9781474459952 |
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