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The most comprehensive study ever produced on the subject of ancient Greek armor, tracing the development of the ancient Greek helmet from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Period, cataloging over 2100 ancient Greek helmets and both public and private collections, examining every aspect of the design, manufacture, use, and cultural relevance of the military helmet in ancient Greek culture. Over 700 helmets are depicted in large full color illustrations. Ancient Greek helmets are emblematic of the culture that created them at a time when entire nations were often obliterated by more powerful adversaries. This armor was the product of a culture that believed in free thought, free trade, and scientific inquiry unhindered by religious dogma. In their elegant and effective designs, we see the accumulation of these unique factors: individuality, industry, pursuit of excellence, and the desire to protect the lives and property of men that cherished these values.

by Randall Hixenbaugh illustrated by Alexander Valdman edited by Sharon Herson Hard Cover 738 pages (275 color pages). 8 1/2 x 11 in. ISBN 978-0-578-42371-5

CONTENTS Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction Part One 1.The Bronze Age: 2000 - 1100 BC 2.The Dark Age: 1100 - 700 BC 3.The Archaic Age: 700 - 480 BC 4.The Classical Age: 480 - 338 BC 5.The Hellenistic Age: 338 - 30 BC Part Two 6. Greek Helmet Types 7. The Sites 8. Technology 9. Workshops 10. Iconography 11. Inscriptions and Modifications 12. Helmets in Art 13. Collections 14. Conclusion Part Three Catalog: Bronze Age Helmets Dark Age Helmets Illyrian Helmets Corinthian Helmets Chalcidian Helmets Hellenistic Helmets Part Four Illustrations Chronological Tables Select Bibliography Figure Credits

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Ancient Greek Helmets

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Ancient Greek Helmets

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Ancient Greek Helmets

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Ancient Greek Helmets

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Ancient Greek Helmets

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Greek Bronze Helmet: Chalcidian Type

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Samnite Bronze Panoply of Armor

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5,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Pay Stub Reveals Workers Were Paid with Beer

An ancient cuneiform tablet dating back to 3,000 BC, which was discovered in the Mesopotamian city of Uruk, in modern day Iraq, reveals that the workers of the ancient city were paid with beer rations.

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Aphrodite crowning a herm of Dionysos

* Myrina terracotta figurine

* British museum

Source: © Marie-Lan Nguyen / Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

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Photo by Joseph Coscia

'Torcere' Black and white photographic print Archival matting.  Framed Edition of eight 2016

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Photo by Joseph Coscia

'Orchid and Claw' Black and white photographic print Archival matting.  Framed Edition of eight 2016

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Photo by Joseph Coscia

'Mummerstrut' Black and white photographic print Archival matting.  Framed

Edition of eight 2016

http://www.hixenbaugh.net/gallery/detail.cfm?itemnum=6580

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'La Tournitura II' Black and white photographic print Archival matting. Framed Edition of eight 2016

Photo by Joseph Coscia. 

http://www.hixenbaugh.net/gallery/detail.cfm?itemnum=6579

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'La Tournitura I' Black and white photographic print Archival matting.  Framed.   Edition of eight 2016

http://www.hixenbaugh.net/gallery/detail.cfm?itemnum=6578

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Photography by Joseph Coscia.  

'Iguana.  

Black and white photographic print Archival matting.  Framed.  

Edition of eight. 

2016

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by Joseph Coscia

'Anemone di Mare' Black and white photographic print Archival matting.  Framed Edition of eight 2016