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The Rise of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 336-250 BC (Hardcover)
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The Rise of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 336-250 BC (Hardcover)
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When Alexander the Great died in 323 BC, he left an empire that
stretched from the shores of the Adriatic to the mountains of
Afghanistan. This empire did not survive Alexander's death, and
rapidly broke into several successor states. These states,
substantial kingdoms in their own right, dominated Asia Minor,
Greece, the Levant and Egypt for the next three hundred years.
While Philip Matyszak's narrative covers their remarkable
contribution of the Eastern Greeks in fields such as philosophy,
science and culture, the main focus is on the rivalry, politics and
wars, both civil and foreign, which the Hellenistic rulers
constantly fought among themselves. As in other fields, the
Successor Kingdoms were innovators in the military and diplomatic
field. Indeed, their wars and diplomatic skirmishes closely presage
those of eighteenth century Europe and the superpower rivalries of
the twentieth century. The complex interaction of these different
kingdoms, each with its own character and evolving military
systems, combined geopolitics and grand strategy with diplomatic
duplicity, and relentless warfare. The epic story of the successor
states is full of flawed heroes, palace intrigue, murder,
treachery, incest, rebellion and conquest.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2019 |
Authors: |
Philip Matyszak
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4738-7476-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
1-4738-7476-9 |
Barcode: |
9781473874763 |
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