Soldiers, Citizens, and the Symbols of War: From Classical Greece to Republican Rome, 500-167 B.C (History and Warfare.)

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Summary: From Battle to War: Change and momentum in ancient warfare
Review: A. Santosuosso's "Soldier's, Citizens and the Symbols of War" neatly synthesizes material usually found in diverse primary and secondary sources. For this reason alone it would be a useful book for university classes in ancient history, particularly at the upper division under-graduate level. Santosuosso writes in a sprightly, easy to follow style that nevertheless has an almost lyrical quality at times. His greatest strength is an ability to show how war and styles of battle affected and were affected by politics, social realities and the personalities of commanders. Altogether a useful and interesting book.

Rating:
Summary: From Battle to War: Change and momentum in ancient warfare
Review: A. Santosuosso's "Soldier's, Citizens and the Symbols of War" neatly synthesizes material usually found in diverse primary and secondary sources. For this reason alone it would be a useful book for university classes in ancient history, particularly at the upper division under-graduate level. Santosuosso writes in a sprightly, easy to follow style that nevertheless has an almost lyrical quality at times. His greatest strength is an ability to show how war and styles of battle affected and were affected by politics, social realities and the personalities of commanders. Altogether a useful and interesting book.