The Cambridge Companion to the Hellenistic WorldGlenn R. Bugh Cambridge University Press, 2006 M05 1 This Companion volume offers fifteen original essays on the Hellenistic world and is intended to complement and supplement general histories of the period from Alexander the Great to Kleopatra VII of Egypt. Each chapter treats a different aspect of the Hellenistic world - religion, philosophy, family, economy, material culture, and military campaigns, among other topics. The essays address key questions about this period: To what extent were Alexander's conquests responsible for the creation of this new 'Hellenistic' age? What is the essence of this world and how does it differ from its Classical predecessor? What continuities and discontinuities can be identified? Collectively, the essays provide an in-depth view of a complex world. The volume also provides a bibliography on the topics along with recommendations for further reading. |
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... Athens' history in the fourth century as progressive degeneration. Neither view is acceptable in current thinking, nor would many scholars accept the religious determinism that underlies Droysen's model. Yet, Alexander remains ...
... Athens' history in the fourth century as progressive degeneration. Neither view is acceptable in current thinking, nor would many scholars accept the religious determinism that underlies Droysen's model. Yet, Alexander remains ...
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... Athens, the orator Hypereides (Epitaphios 2I) was to claim that it was forced on a reluctant population. Alexander considered his own cult should be equally ecumenical, and it was suggested that it would be proper to establish it. Even ...
... Athens, the orator Hypereides (Epitaphios 2I) was to claim that it was forced on a reluctant population. Alexander considered his own cult should be equally ecumenical, and it was suggested that it would be proper to establish it. Even ...
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... happened after the King's Peace, when the Spartans encouraged oligarchic regimes that would be dependent on them to stay in power, while Athens espoused the cause of Greek liberty and autonomy. 2.1 ALEXANDER THE GREAT.
... happened after the King's Peace, when the Spartans encouraged oligarchic regimes that would be dependent on them to stay in power, while Athens espoused the cause of Greek liberty and autonomy. 2.1 ALEXANDER THE GREAT.
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... Athenians, who were threatened with the loss of the island of Samos, where as much as a third of their population may have been domiciled,74 but even Athens stopped short of military resistance and resorted to flattery, conceding ...
... Athenians, who were threatened with the loss of the island of Samos, where as much as a third of their population may have been domiciled,74 but even Athens stopped short of military resistance and resorted to flattery, conceding ...
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... Athens from Kassandros and his puppet, Demetrios ofPhaleron. For this, both he and his father were recognized as “Savior Gods,” and two new tribes were established in their honor at Athens. Then, Demetrios, in command ofthe Antigonid ...
... Athens from Kassandros and his puppet, Demetrios ofPhaleron. For this, both he and his father were recognized as “Savior Gods,” and two new tribes were established in their honor at Athens. Then, Demetrios, in command ofthe Antigonid ...
Contents
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THE POLIS AND FEDERAL1sM | 52 |
Hellenistic Economies | 73 |
2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 500 BC AD | 85 |
The Hellenistic Family | 93 |
6 HIsToRY AND RHETORIC | 113 |
7 MATERIAL CULTURE | 136 |
Hellenistic Art | 158 |
Language and Literature | 186 |
GREEK RELIGION | 208 |
Philosophy for Life | 223 |
Science Medicine | 241 |
Sideelevation Unbroken lines show the Sambuca in horizontal position Broken | 260 |
Hellenistic Military | 265 |
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The Cambridge Ancient History John Boardman,I. E. S. Edwards,N. G. L. Hammond,E. Sollberger No preview available - 1982 |
The Cambridge Ancient History John Boardman,I. E. S. Edwards,N. G. L. Hammond,E. Sollberger No preview available - 1982 |
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