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Auteur(s) : Crowley, Jason (1969-....)
Titre(s) : The Psychology of the Athenian hoplite [Texte imprimé] : the culture of combat in classical Athens / Jason Crowley
Publication : Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, cop. 2012
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (X-240 p.) : ill. ; 24 cm
Comprend : 1. Introduction ; 2. Recruitment, mobilisation and deployment ; 3. The primary
group ; 4. The military unit ; 5. The socio-political system ; 6. The compliance
relationship ; 7. Conclusion.
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references and index
"Throughout the Classical period, the Athenian hoplite demonstrated an unwavering
willingness to close with and kill the enemies of Athens, whenever and wherever he
was required to do so. Yet, despite his pugnacity, he was not a professional soldier;
he was an untrained amateur who was neither forced into battle, nor was he adequately
remunerated for the risks he faced in combat. As such, when he took his place in the
phalanx, when he met his enemy, when he fought, killed, and died, he did so largely
as an act of will. By applying modern theories of combat motivation, this book seeks
to understand that will, to explore the psychology of the Athenian hoplite, and to
reveal how that impressive warrior repeatedly stifled his fears, mustered his courage,
and willingly plunged himself into the ferocious savagery of close-quarters battle."--Publisher's
website
Sujet(s) : Hoplites (soldats) -- Athènes (Grèce) -- Antiquité
Histoire militaire -- Grèce -- Jusqu'à 146 av. J.-C.
Histoire militaire -- Athènes (Grèce) -- Antiquité
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781107020610. - ISBN 1107020611
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb43841068z
Notice n° :
FRBNF43841068
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