A Companion to Ancient Macedonia

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A Companion to Ancient Macedonia explores the rich history and culture of ancient Macedonia, covering its rise from the early kingdom period to its peak as a powerful empire under Alexander the Great. The book delves into various aspects of Macedonian society, including politics, warfare, art, and interactions with neighbouring cultures. It offers a comprehensive understanding of how Macedonia influenced the broader ancient world.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in the rich history and cultural legacy of ancient Macedonia, offering in-depth insights into its political landscape, economy, social structures, and key figures. It's an excellent resource for history enthusiasts who wish to delve into the intricate details of a civilisation that played a significant role in shaping the ancient world.

A Companion to Ancient Macedonia

A Companion to Ancient Macedonia examines the political, military, social, economic, and cultural history of ancient Macedonia from the Archaic period to the end of Roman domination and beyond. Material culture, such as art, architecture, and archaeology, is also explored.

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The most comprehensive and up-to-date work available on ancient Macedonian history and material culture, A Companion to Ancient Macedonia is an invaluable reference for students and scholars alike.

Features new, specially commissioned essays by leading and up-and-coming scholars in the field.

Examines the political, military, social, economic, and cultural history of ancient Macedonia from the Archaic period to the end of the Roman period and beyond.

Discusses the importance of art, archaeology and architecture.

All ancient sources are translated into English.

Each chapter includes bibliographical essays for further reading.

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A Companion to Ancient Macedonia is praised for being a comprehensive and engaging resource for both students and scholars, offering up-to-date references and covering diverse aspects such as politics, military, society, economy, and culture. The book brings together contributions from international experts, highlighting the increased attention on ancient Macedonia, particularly the role of Alexander the Great's father. It's supported by ten maps and 28 plates, making it a well-organized volume in the publisher's series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405179362

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 November 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Ian Worthington
Edited by Joseph Roisman

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 1429g

Pages: 704

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Ancient & Classical History European History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

About the Author

Joseph Roisman is Professor of Classics at Colby College. Hehas authored and edited several books, among them Brill sCompanion to Alexander the Great (ed., 2003), The Rhetoricof Manhood: Masculinity in the Attic Orators (2005), and Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander: The Evidence (ed.with J.C. Yardley, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010). Ian Worthington is Frederick A. Middlebush Professor ofHistory at the University of Missouri. He has written and editednumerous books and articles on Greek history, epigraphy andoratory, including Alexander the Great: Man and God (2004), The Blackwell Companion to Greek Rhetoric (ed.,Wiley-Blackwell, 2006) and Philip II of Macedonia (2008).