Soldiers, Citizens, And The Symbols Of War: From Classical Greece To Republican Rome, 500-167 B.c.

A sweeping new look at the impact of warfare and military institutions on the society and culture of the ancient world. Rich in analysis, this volume is a valuable and accessible source for students of ancient warfare and classical society and provides thorough coverage of the major battles of antiquity. 30 maps.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.