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"THE PUNIC WARS: A HISTORY OF THE GREAT CONFRONTATION MILITARY, DIPLOMATIC AND IDEOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN ROME AND CARTHAGE"

"THE PUNIC WARS: A HISTORY OF THE GREAT CONFRONTATION MILITARY, DIPLOMATIC AND IDEOLOGICAL ASPECT... more "THE PUNIC WARS:
A HISTORY OF THE GREAT
CONFRONTATION
MILITARY, DIPLOMATIC AND IDEOLOGICAL
ASPECTS OF THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN
ROME AND CARTHAGE"

Dear all, I am happy to announce that Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 3 will be releas... more Dear all, I am happy to announce that Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 3 will be released in bookshops the 27th of November. Here is a flyer (in English ) for anybody who could be interested in the printed version of the book.

Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 3, 2024

A collection of articles on ancient history and historiography

"Sources et modeles des historiens anciens3" , 2024

Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 2024

This article is devoted to the research of Polybian views of the nature of the tactical aspects ... more This article is devoted to the research of Polybian views of the nature of the tactical aspects of land battles and on the factors defining success. While remaining generally within the framework of the traditional Greek view of tactics, Polybius brought in a number of new points. He demonstrated the increased importance of light infantry, elephants, cavalry and their interaction with heavy infantry. The historian also had a very peculiar view of the influence of relief on the course of battles. Polybius considered that the generals should not only choose a convenient location for fighting, but also be able to use the terrain features in the course of the battle, depending on the situations that arose. Such views were derived from the realities of Hellenistic times, when the professionalization of the army brought about new changes in tactics. The role of commanders at all ranks, from army leaders to unit commanders, was also increasing. The most successful armies were those, which combined effective centralized command with the ability for individual units to operate autonomously. The historian has clearly shown the understanding and use of such innovations in the Hellenistic world, but with the Greeks and Macedonians these innovations had not yet entered the system and did not become an accepted and standard norm. The Romans, on the other hand, applied those innovations as fully and effectively as possible, making the Roman army an efficient mechanism capable of overpowering its various opponents. This approach to tactics allowed them to maintain control of their armies, to keep them highly motivated and responsive, and to succeed in most battles even after initial setbacks.

Vestnik Drevnei Istorii (The Journal of Ancient History), 2022

The article is devoted to the problem of traditions and innovations in Polybian views on tactics... more The article is devoted to the problem of traditions and innovations in Polybian views on
tactics. Remaining generally within the framework of the traditional Greek view of tactics,
the historian introduced a number of new elements. In his work Polybius demonstrated the
growing significance of cavalry, elephants and light infantry, and of their coordination with
heavy infantry. Polybius believed that the generals must not only choose a favorable position
before the battle but also be competent enough to use the favorable terrain depending on
the circumstances of the battle. Such views resulted from the realities of the Hellenistic
period when importance of military leadership of all ranks increased. The key factor for
success was an effective centralized command which was combined with the autonomous
actions of individual units and flexibility in their use. The historian clearly showed the
understanding and the possibility of using such innovations in the Hellenistic world. At
the same time, they did not become the generally accepted norm among the Hellenes.
On the contrary, Romans used the above mentioned improvements systematically and
methodically. As a result, the Roman army became an effective mechanism capable of
defeating different adversaries.

Пунические войны: история великого противостояния . С. 330-342 (Punic Wars: a history of Great Confrontation. P. 330-342), 2017

The story of Regulus s African "ampaign during the First Punic war, and his ultimate fate was fam... more The story of Regulus s African "ampaign during the First Punic war, and his ultimate fate was famous at Rome, and it is the first major statement about proper conduct and morality in the work of Polybius. The thesis of this article, however, is that the story of Regulus s defeat can be read as a political warning to Rome to act in a moderate way on the eve of victory and that a proper understanding of Polybius s account will be helpful in analyzing Polybian views on Roman policy in general.

? La stratégie de Pompée face à César en 48 et le paradigme stratégique de la cunctatio chez Plut... more ? La stratégie de Pompée face à César en 48 et le paradigme stratégique de la cunctatio chez Plutarque et chez Appien .

(as well as to the two anonymous reviewers) for their assistance in the work on this subject. We ... more (as well as to the two anonymous reviewers) for their assistance in the work on this subject. We are also thankful to Dr Alexander Unzhakov for the English translation and to DLitt Dorothy Thompson for polishing the text. As always, any possible inaccuracies, errors and disputable conclusions remain our own.

Sources et modèles Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 2 des historiens anciens, 2 textes ... more Sources et modèles Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 2 des historiens anciens, 2 textes réunis et édités par textes réunis et édités par Olivier Olivier DEVILLERS DEVILLERS et Breno Battistin et Breno Battistin SEBASTIANI SEBASTIANI Fruit d'une large collaboration internationale, le présent volume, qui réunit 35 articles de spécialistes du domaine, se veut une contribution à l'étude de l'écriture de l'histoire dans l'Antiquité, en Grèce et à Rome, d'Hérodote à l'Empire de Byzance. À travers des enquêtes consacrées aux principaux historiens et textes historiques de cette période, ces différents textes donnent lieu à des relectures qui prennent en compte les projets historiographiques de chacun. Car si une idée traverse les diverses enquêtes qui sont rassemblées ici-et la diversité des approches a été dès le départ conçue comme un des traits du volume-, c'est qu'il convient d'aborder chaque témoignage en le replaçant dans le contexte dans lequel il a été composé, car souvent, il en apprend au moins autant sur le moment où il a été écrit que sur celui qu'il décrit. Fruto de ampla colaboração internacional, o presente volume reúne 35 artigos especializados e almeja ser uma contribuição para os estudos sobre a escrita da história na Antiguidade Greco-Romana desde Heródoto até o Império Bizantino. Por meio de pesquisas dedicadas aos principais historiadores e textos históricos da Antiguidade, diferentes capítulos dão origem a releituras que levam em conta os distintos projetos historiográficos de cada historiador. Se há uma ideia que permeia os diversos textos aqui reunidos-e a diversidade de abordagens foi pensada desde o início como uma das marcas distintiva do volume-é a de que se deve abordar cada testemunho realocando-o no contexto em que foi produzido, uma vez que tais testemunhos lançam luz tanto sobre os momentos em que foram escritos quanto sobre aqueles que descrevem. Fruit of a large international collaboration, the present volume collects 35 papers produced by experts. Its chief aim is to provide a contribution to the studies on the writing of history in Greco-Roman Antiquity from Herodotus to the Byzantine Empire. All these inquiries give rise to re-readings of each historian's historiographical project: if there is one idea pervading all the texts here collected-the diversity of approaches was thought from the start to be the one of the hallmarks of the volume-it is that each testimony should be addressed by reallocating it in the context of its own production, since these testimonies shed light both upon the moment when they were written and the one they describe. Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 2 Sources et modèles des historiens anciens, 2 ean ean 9782356133700 9782356133700 issn

Аннотация. Статья посвящена анализу взглядов эллинистического историка Полибия (ок. 200-120 гг. д... more Аннотация. Статья посвящена анализу взглядов эллинистического историка Полибия (ок. 200-120 гг. до н.э.) на осадное дело. В отличие от предыдущих греческих историков, описывавших осады (Геродота и Филарха, например), Полибий редко применял традици-онные литературные клише. В своих повествованиях он отводил второстепенную роль рассказам об эмоциях осаждающих и осажденных, делая упор на изложение конкретных фактов и обстоятельств осад. Это объяснялось наличием у Полибия практического во-енного опыта (он участвовал во взятии Карфагена римлянами в ходе Третьей Пунической войны), а также спецификой его научного метода. Он уделял большое внимание действиям осаждающих и осажденных, а также применению военной техники-различных осадных сооружений (подкопы, осадные башни, тараны) и осадных машин. Огромный интерес По-либия вызывали также захваты городов без долговременных осад с помощью военных хитростей (самые распространенные из них-измена части граждан и захват неохраня-емых участков городских стен). Внимание ахейского историка к быстрому захвату горо-дов было вызвано сложностью снабжения армий в ходе долговременной осады. В то же время внезапная атака на город позволяла использовать внутриполитические конфликты граждан, а также нехватку у них запасов оружия. Подобные операции были рискованны-ми, но оправданными с учетом стратегической роли городов в военных конфликтах того времени. Взятие городов позволяло захватить огромные запасы добычи, продовольствия, а также приобрести базы снабжения и базирования. Все это было эффективным средством поставить противника в невыгодное положение в ходе военной кампании, а также вносило серьезные коррективы в намерения противоборствующих сторон. Именно поэтому враж-дующие армии использовали любые способы для их скорейшего захвата. Разнообразие описанных Полибием способов осад и взятий городов, а также тактических и стратегиче-ских факторов, сопровождавших осады, ярко показывает тот прогресс, которого достигло осадное дело в Средиземноморском мире III-II вв. н.э.

произведении древнегреческого историка Полибия «Всеобщая история» значительное место занимают опи... more произведении древнегреческого историка Полибия «Всеобщая история» значительное место занимают описания войн и рассуждения о военном деле. Это не является случайностью, так как греческий историк был профессиональным военным и, бесспорно, хорошо разбирался в теории и практике военного дела 1 . Существует даже точка зрения, что Полибий -наиболее компетентный из всех античных авторов по этому вопросу 2 . Особенную роль на войне он отводил военачальнику. В размышлениях Полибия о роли полководца одно из главных мест занимает вопрос о его поведении в сражении.

This paper considers the nature of Polybian siege descriptions. Polybius's approach was defined b... more This paper considers the nature of Polybian siege descriptions. Polybius's approach was defined by diverse factors, including his personal experience and the influence of literary canons. Traditional literary clichés were used by the historian in passages where he provides instructions on how to capture cities. Advice is provided on the capturing of cities by military tricks, treachery and siege techniques. Capturing cities was important due to the difficulty of a long siege and problems with supply. However, internal conflicts and the lack of resources often experienced by cities under siege provided an opportunity to exploit these weaknesses with a sudden attack.