The War Cry in the Graeco-Roman World by James Gersbach (Paperback Book)

Name: The War Cry in the Graeco-Roman World by James Gersbach (Paperback Book)
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book aims to reconceptualise the Graeco-Roman military phenomenon of the \""war cry\""; the term itself is inadequate for defining an ancient military practice that has been misrepresented in modern media and understudied by contemporary scholars. \nGersbach introduces the term and paradigm \""battle expression\"" to replace \""war cry\"", which acknowledges the variety of undertakings, visual and sonic, that military forces from the Graeco-Roman world presented on the battlefield before, during or after battle. The \""battle expression\"" was sophisticated in nature; it could include significant cultural song or dance that required high levels of rehearsal and execution. Conversely, battle expression types demonstrated spontaneous wit and humour on the part of a military force that aimed to\n\nThe War Cry in the Graeco-Roman World\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price ;