A companion to the Hellenistic world
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A companion to the Hellenistic world
(Blackwell companions to the ancient world)
Blackwell, 2005
- : pbk
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [515]-566) and index
"First published 2003 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd. First published in paperback 2005 ..."--T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Covering the period from the death of Alexander the Great to the celebrated defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the hands of Augustus, this authoritative Companion explores the world that Alexander created but did not live to see.
Comprises 29 original essays by leading international scholars.
Essential reading for courses on Hellenistic history.
Combines narrative and thematic approaches to the period.
Draws on the very latest research.
Covers a broad range of topics, spanning political, religious, social, economic and cultural history.
Table of Contents
Part I Narratives 17
Part II: Protagonists 103
Part III: Change and Continuity 175
Part IV: Greeks and Others 247
Part V: Society and Economy 311
Part VI: Gods and Men 405
Part VII: Arts and Sciences 447
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