.png){kind=logo}
3%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
History of the Hellenistic World
R. Malcolm Errington
€ 45.99
€ 44.79
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for History of the Hellenistic World
Paperback. A History of the Hellenistic World provides a new, authoritative account of the period following the reign of Alexander the Great. With clear narration and extensive documentation, the book explains the highly complex political history of the Hellenistic period. Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
A History of the Hellenistic World provides an engaging look at the Macedonian monarchies in the period following the reign of Alexander the Great, and examines their impact on the Greek world.
A History of the Hellenistic World provides an engaging look at the Macedonian monarchies in the period following the reign of Alexander the Great, and examines their impact on the Greek world.
- Offers a clearly organized narrative with particular emphasis on state and governmental structures
- Makes extensive use of inscriptions in translation to illustrate the continuing vitality of the Greek city states prior to the Roman conquest
- Emphasizes the specific Macedonian origins of all active participants in the creation of the Hellenistic world
- Highlights the relationships between Greek city-states and Macedonian monarchies
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Blackwell History of the Ancient World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631233886
SKU
V9780631233886
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About R. Malcolm Errington
R. Malcolm Errington is Emeritus Professor of Ancient History at the University of Marburg, Germany. He holds degrees from the University of Durham and has published extensively on the Hellenistic period, especially on Roman expansion, and on Late Antiquity.
Reviews for History of the Hellenistic World
“One thing long lacking in the English-speaking world has been the in-depth, full political narrative … .This … is what Errington's book provides. The author has a sharp eye for intrigue, a gift for interpreting recalcitrant inscriptions, and a clear, brisk prose style. His command of the sources and the by now vast scholarship is masterly. As a result, his ... Read more