
Ancient Warfare
Archaeological Perspectives (2009)
This edited volume offers an excellent introduction to archaeological approaches to the study of warfare.

Why study ancient warfare?
What is it that makes warfare in the ancient world such a fascinating and rewarding subject of study?

The military effectiveness of ancient Greek walls
Fortifications seem to have had an obvious defensive purpose. But how effective were they in keeping the enemy at bay?

Ancient Greek walls, politics, and power
Anthony Snodgrass associated changes in fortifications with the rise of the so-called polis. Does that idea have merit?

Fear and fortifications
Walls in Early Greece
Inspired by my postdoctoral research, I wonder whether walls were constructed primarily out of fear of attack.