War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds

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Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Mesoamerica

Series: Center for Hellenic Studies Colloquia

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War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds explores the influence of warfare on various cultures and societies throughout the ancient and medieval eras. The book examines how conflicts shaped political structures, economies, and social hierarchies across different regions and times. By delving into the complexities of military strategies and societal changes, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the profound connection between war and societal evolution.
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If you're fascinated by the dynamics of warfare and its impact on societies across ancient and medieval times, this book offers a compelling examination of military history through various cultures and eras. It provides an in-depth analysis of how war shaped civilisations and influenced social institutions, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts and military strategy buffs alike.

War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds

The product of a colloquium at Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies, this volume offers a broadly based, comparative examination of war and military organization in their complex interactions with social, economic, and political structures as well as cultural practices.

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This volume is a unique, multi-authored social history of war from the third millennium B.C.E. to the tenth century C.E. in the Mediterranean, the Near East, and Europe (Egypt, Achaemenid Persia, Greece, the Hellenistic World, the Roman Republic and Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the early Islamic World, and early Medieval Europe), with parallel studies of Mesoamerica (the Maya and Aztecs) and East Asia (ancient China, medieval Japan).

The product of a colloquium at Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies, this volume offers a broadly based, comparative examination of war and military organization in their complex interactions with social, economic, and political structures as well as cultural practices.

War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds serves as an insightful resource for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted aspects of warfare and its impact on societies throughout history.

Series: Center for Hellenic Studies Colloquia

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War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds is acclaimed for its exploration of the persistent influence of war on society in pre-industrial times, particularly in the Mediterranean. The editors, Kurt Raaflaub and Nathan Rosenstein, focus on the interplay between war and societal structures rather than on military specifics. The book is noted for its comprehensive scope and insightful scholarly contributions, appealing to those interested in the social history of warfare.

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ISBN: 9780674006591

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Illustration: 1 line illustration, 2 halftones, 16 maps

Contributors:

Edited by Kurt Raaflaub
Edited by Nathan Rosenstein
Contributions by Bernard S. Bachrach
Contributions by Pierre Briant
Contributions by Brian Campbell
Contributions by Patricia Crone
Contributions by William Wayne Farris
Contributions by R. Brian Ferguson
Contributions by Andrea M. Gnirs
Edited by Kurt Raaflaub
Edited by Nathan Rosenstein
Contributions by Bernard S. Bachrach
Contributions by Pierre Briant
Contributions by Brian Campbell
Contributions by Patricia Crone
Contributions by William Wayne Farris
Contributions by R. Brian Ferguson
Contributions by Andrea M. Gnirs

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 496

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Center for Hellenic Studies Colloquia

About the Author

Kurt A. Raaflaub is Professor of Classics and History at Brown University and Joint Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. Nathan Rosenstein is Associate Professor of History at Ohio State University. Pierre Briant is Emeritus Professor of History of the Achaemenid World and Alexander’s Empire at the Collège de France. William Wayne Farris is Professor of History, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. John Haldon is Professor of Byzantine History and Hellenic Studies at Princeton University. Robin D. S. Yates is Assistant Professor of Chinese History, Harvard University.

War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds

War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds