A Greek Army on the March

Reconstructs the experience of ordinary soldiers on campaign in an ancient Greek mercenary army.

John W. I. Lee is Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

'Lee's engaging voice and well-documented research brings the officers and their men alive; on each page, readers accompany this intrepid group on their adventures, encountering exotic villagers and customs, unfamiliar food sources, urgent searches for water, conflicts with hostile forces, and struggles to survive in rugged terrain and extreme weather. ... Anyone interested in ancient warfare and military logistics will find this an accessible, exciting, and original narrative of a dramatic, celebrated episode in ancient history.' The Anglo-Hellenic Review 'A Greek Army on the March is a remarkable book and one that the author should be proud of. ... I ... marvel at what Lee has achieved here. I am sure that students of ancient warfare in particular, but also those interested in ancient society more generally and the issues relating to the formation of community, will find this book of immense value.' John Dillery, University of Virginia