A History of the Hellenistic World

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323 - 30 BC

By R. Malcolm Errington

Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World

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A History of the Hellenistic World offers an engaging look at the Macedonian monarchies following Alexander the Great's reign. It explores their influence on the Greek world, focusing on state and governmental structures. The book uses translated inscriptions to highlight the vitality of Greek city-states before Roman conquest and emphasises the Macedonian origins of those shaping the Hellenistic era. Relationships between Greek city-states and Macedonian rulers are thoroughly examined.
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Ideal for students, scholars, and readers interested in ancient history, particularly those focused on Hellenistic politics and culture.

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.

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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 organised 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.

Emphasises 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.

Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World

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Praised for its clear narrative and masterful command of sources, A History of the Hellenistic World fills a gap in English-language political history. Choice Reviews commends the sharp eye for intrigue and insightful interpretation of inscriptions, recommending it highly for students and scholars alike. The Times Higher Education Supplement notes the author's expertise emphasising links between Greek city-states and Macedonian monarchies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631233886

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 172.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction R. Malcolm Errington Series: Blackwell History of the Ancient World

About the Author

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.