Osprey Fortress #40: Ancient Greek Fortifications 500-300 BC

Nic Fields

ISBN 10: 1841768847 / ISBN 13: 9781841768847

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2006

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ISBN 1841768847. Trade Paperback. First Printing. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. Seller Inventory # 99149288

Bibliographic Details

Title: Osprey Fortress #40: Ancient Greek ...

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition

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Synopsis:

The development of the city-state in the Classical period of Greek history ensured a shift in the nature of fortifications in the region. No longer were fortresses designed to defend a ruler and his entourage, rather the whole of the citizen body had to be protected against any outside threats. The enceintes of these Greek city-states did not have to be very high or strong as city-state conflict was still decided by spear and shield, though some thought was still given to the science of fortification. This book details the construction and ongoing development of the defences that protected some of the most illustrious sites in Greece during the most famous period of her history.

About the Author:

Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to University and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.