Barry Strauss

Barry Strauss

Keynote Speaker: Ancient Military History Expert & Author; Senior Fellow at Hoover Institution; Host of "Antiquitas" Podcast; Professor Emeritus at Cornell

Barry Strauss Biography

Barry Strauss is the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor of Humanistic Studies Emeritus at Cornell University, where he taught for more than four decades. Strauss holds a doctorate from Yale and a bachelor's degree from Cornell. He is a former chair of Cornell's Department of History and a former director of Cornell's Judith Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, where he studied modern military engagements from Bosnia to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe. He also served as Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Strauss is recognized for his expertise in ancient military history and has authored or edited numerous books, including "The Battle of Salamis," "The Trojan War," "The Spartacus War," "Masters of Command," "The Death of Caesar," "Ten Caesars," and "The War That Made The Roman Empire." His works have been translated into multiple languages. Strauss also serves as editor of "Turning Points in Ancient History," a series from Princeton University Press.

Strauss's books have received critical attention from publications such as TIME, Wall Street Journal, Barrons, and The Times of London. "The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium" reached the top of Amazon's bestseller list and was named to several best books lists. Strauss is known for his analysis of military strategy, leadership, and the impact of ancient warfare on contemporary conflict and business strategy.

Strauss has appeared on The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, CNN, PBS, and Netflix, and is the host of the podcast "ANTIQUITAS: Leaders and Legends of the Ancient World." At the Hoover Institution, he participates in the Military History in Contemporary Conflict Working Group, contributing research on leadership, strategy, and the relevance of military history.

Strauss has received honors including the Bradley Prize, election to the American Academy of Sciences and Letters, Italy's Lucio Colletti Journalism Prize for Literature, and honorary citizenship of Salamis, Greece. He serves on the editorial boards of MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History, Historically Speaking: The Bulletin of the Historical Society, The International Journal of the Classical Tradition, and Strategika.

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Successful Leaders

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Barry Strauss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, History, Inspirational, Author, Strategic Leadership, World Affairs and Research & Exploration.

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Barry Strauss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Strauss for virtual events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Barry Strauss generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rob Waldo Waldman, Jocko Willink and Chris McChesney. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Strauss for an upcoming event.

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Barry Strauss Speaking Topics

  • Empowering Team Members

  • Organizational Performance

  • Successful Leaders

Barry Strauss Videos

Barry Strauss on Brasidas | Spartan Legend
A Conversation with Dr. Barry Strauss Description
COVID-19 impact: Barry Strauss on the historical perspective ...

Barry Strauss Reviews

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    Hudson Library & Historical Society - Feb 28 2022

  • How do I book Barry Strauss to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barry Strauss for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Barry Strauss, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Barry Strauss or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Barry Strauss for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Barry Strauss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Strauss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Barry Strauss speak about?

    Barry Strauss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, History, Inspirational, Author, Strategic Leadership, World Affairs and Research & Exploration.
  • Where does Barry Strauss travel from?

    Barry Strauss generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Barry Strauss?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barry Strauss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barry Strauss for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Barry Strauss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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