The debate over what was 'Greek' rages on. The city-states on the Peloponesian peninsula had widely varied politics and economies. But Greeks shared a common language, shared gods and heroes, and came together as Greeks on the occasions of the great events and games such as the Olympics. 

Because of their use of bronze and the images on their pottery a lot more is known about Greek armor than Roman. Greek armor styles influenced the Italians, and shows up in early Etruscan and Roman depictions. The Greeks settled widely around the Mediterranean, but other than Alexander, did not conquer much outside their homeland. Perhaps because of that Greek military reenactment is much less common than Roman.

Books on the Greeks

Most books on Greek warfare tend to depict the classical ages around the Peloponesian wars, but accurate depictions of Greeks in earlier Mycenean and other times are beginning to show up. 

Suppliers of Greek armor are few. Matt Amt created his own linen cuirass, and gives instructions at his site.

There are several good books with illustrations recreating Greek armor from the Trojan War and the Archaic period to Classical Greece and Alexander. Osprey books has several in this series.

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