The Amazon myth flattered the Greeks who had created it. This was a myth for their male-dominated society. Yet it highlighted the power of women too – even on the battlefield. This vibrant new book shows how the Amazons passed from myth into history, while revealing the truth behind the legends.Publisher: Cambridge University PressAuthor(s): David (University of Exeter) BraundIllustration(s): Worked examples or Exercises; 30 Plates, colorNumber of pages: 318Publication date: 2025Dimensions: 222 x 149 x 24Cover type: Hardback