The Psychology of the Athenian Hoplite : The Culture of Combat in Classical Athens
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1108971512
ISBN-13
9781108971515
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 17th, 2020
Print length
250 Pages
Weight
372 grams
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.10 x 1.70 cms
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European historyClassical history / classical civilisationMilitary history
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Applies cutting-edge theories of combat motivation in order to reveal to the specialist and non-specialist reader alike how, without training, monetary incentives or coercive discipline, the amateur Athenian hoplite repeatedly stifled his fears and unhesitatingly engaged his enemies in savage close-quarters combat.
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 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.
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