War in the Hellenistic World

Exploiting the abundant primary sources available, this book examines the diverse ways in which war shaped the Hellenistic world.

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• An overview of war and society in the Hellenistic world.
  
• Highlights the interdependence of warfare and social phenomena.
  
• Covers a wide range of topics, including social conditions as causes of war, the role of professional warriors, the discourse of war in Helleni...