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Espionage and Treason in Classical Greece: Ancient Spies and Lies

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Espionage and Treason in Classical Greece: Ancient Spies and Lies - Gerolymatos, André
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This history of ancient diplomacy demonstrates how the ancient Greeks used guest-friendship as a mechanism of diplomacy. Ancient proxenoi were the equivalent of contemporary consul-generals and they served some of the same purposes. The proxenoi conducted the diplomatic affairs of the state they represented and looked after the interests of the city-state that had adopted them. In times of war the proxenoi maintained spies and supplied intelligence on the movements of fleets and armies.

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Espionage and Treason in Classical Greece: Ancient Spies and Lies 2021, Lexington Books

ISBN-13: 9781498583404

Trade paperback

Espionage and Treason in Classical Greece: Ancient Spies and Lies 2019, Lexington Books

ISBN-13: 9781498583381

Hardcover