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Book Synopsis
An account of the varied civilization of the Hellenistic world, providing a narrative of the often violent political history of the period, a systematic analysis of Hellenistic kingdoms and civic institutions, and examination of the interaction between Greek settlers and native peoples.

Table of Contents
List of Plates.

List of Figures.

List of Maps.

Forword to the 1981 Edition.

Forword to the 2002 English translation.

Introduction.

1. Alexander: A Universal Monarchy.

2. The Diadochi: The Dream of Unity.

3. The Hellenistic Monarchies: Their Years of Glory.

4. The East Torn Apart, Then Conquered.

5. The Agony of the Hellenistic World.

6. The Survival of the City.

7. The Monarchical System.

8. The Hellenistic Lifestyle.

9. The Needs of the Soul.

10. The Life of the Spirit and the Flowering of Art.

Conclusion.

Lexicon of Terms.

Chronological Tables.

Bibliography and Suggestions for Further Reading.

Index.

Hellenistic Civilization

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 30 September 2002
      ISBN-13 9780631222415
      978-0631222415
      ISBN-10 0631222413

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An account of the varied civilization of the Hellenistic world, providing a narrative of the often violent political history of the period, a systematic analysis of Hellenistic kingdoms and civic institutions, and examination of the interaction between Greek settlers and native peoples.

      Table of Contents
      List of Plates.

      List of Figures.

      List of Maps.

      Forword to the 1981 Edition.

      Forword to the 2002 English translation.

      Introduction.

      1. Alexander: A Universal Monarchy.

      2. The Diadochi: The Dream of Unity.

      3. The Hellenistic Monarchies: Their Years of Glory.

      4. The East Torn Apart, Then Conquered.

      5. The Agony of the Hellenistic World.

      6. The Survival of the City.

      7. The Monarchical System.

      8. The Hellenistic Lifestyle.

      9. The Needs of the Soul.

      10. The Life of the Spirit and the Flowering of Art.

      Conclusion.

      Lexicon of Terms.

      Chronological Tables.

      Bibliography and Suggestions for Further Reading.

      Index.

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