Land Battles in 5th Century BC Greece: A History and Analysis of 173 Engagements

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Land Battles in 5th Century BC Greece: A History and Analysis of 173 EngagementsIn the 5th century B. C., Greece was a patchwork country of small, independent city states whose tendency to fight each other was offset only by strong ties to common cultural elements such as language and a unique style of warfare. While surviving myths emphasize heroics and honor, the reality of ancient Greek warfare was that of regular men dealing with everyday problems. Relying heavily on primary sources such as Herodotus, Thucydides and Plutarch,

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