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
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.
Features
Provides a new, authoritative account of the period following the reign of Alexander the Great
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
