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Greek Warfare Myths and Realities
Hans Van Weiss
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Hardcore HistoryFeb 29, 2000
“The speaker mentions a fascinating book by Hans Van Weiss that challenges traditional beliefs about Hoplight Warfare, indicating its complexity and the ongoing debate among historians.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Greek city-states warfare
For: Historians and enthusiasts of ancient military history
Key quote: “Van Wies says that everything we know about Hoplight Warfare comes from a later period than this, 50, 75 years afterwards, and that the armies we're talking about here are much more rustic even than the ones, you know, from classical Greece.”
The host discusses the contrasting views of historians on Spartan warfare, referencing Hans Van Weiss's book to challenge traditional beliefs. Van Weiss argues that much of what is known about Hoplite warfare is derived from a later period, suggesting that the Spartans' reputation may be overstated compared to other city-states.