From Cyrus To Seleukos
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From Cyrus To Seleukos
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Author : Pierre Briant
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-02-01
From Cyrus To Seleukos written by Pierre Briant and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-01 with History categories.
The present volume is a collection of articles published in English by Professor Pierre Briant of the Collège de France, in various forms over the past three decades.
The Seleukid Empire 281 222 Bc
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Author : Kyle Erickson
language : en
Publisher: Classical Press of Wales
Release Date : 2018-12-31
The Seleukid Empire 281 222 Bc written by Kyle Erickson and has been published by Classical Press of Wales this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-31 with History categories.
The Seleukids, the easternmost of the Greek-speaking dynasties which succeeded Alexander the Great, were long portrayed by historians as inherently weak and doomed to decline after the death of their remarkable first king, Seleukos (281 BC). And yet they succeeded in ruling much of the Near and Middle East for over two centuries, overcoming problems of a multi-ethnic empire. In this book an international team of young, established scholars argues that in the decades after Seleukos the empire developed flexible structures that successfully bound it together in the face of a series of catastrophes. The strength of the Seleukid realm lay not simply in its vast swathes of territory, but rather in knowing how to tie the new, frequently non-Greek, nobility to the king through mutual recognition of sovereignty.
Sparta S Sicilian Proxy War
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Author : Paul A. Rahe
language : en
Publisher: Encounter Books
Release Date : 2023-09-26
Sparta S Sicilian Proxy War written by Paul A. Rahe and has been published by Encounter Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-26 with History categories.
The great expedition to Sicily described in the sixth and seventh books of Thucydides’ history can be depicted in a variety of ways. By some, it has been thoughtfully treated as an example of overreaching on the part of the Athenians. By others, it has been singled out as a sterling example of patriotism, courage, and grit on the part of the Syracusans. Never until now, however, has anyone examined this conflict from a Spartan perspective – despite the fact that Lacedaemon was the war’s principal beneficiary and that her intervention with the dispatch of a single Spartiate – turned the tide and decided the outcome. In Sparta’s Sicilian Proxy War, Paul Rahe first outlines the struggle’s origins and traces its progress early on, then examines the reasons for Sparta’s intervention, analyzes the consequences, and retells the story of Athens’ ignominious defeat. Rarely in human history has a political community gained so much at so little cost through the efforts of a single man.
Color And Meaning In The Art Of Achaemenid Persia
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Author : Alexander Nagel
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2023-09-14
Color And Meaning In The Art Of Achaemenid Persia written by Alexander Nagel and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-14 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the use of polychromy in the art and architecture of ancient Iran. Focusing on Persepolis, he explores the topic within the context of the modern historiography of Achaemenid art and the scientific investigation of a range of works and monuments in Iran and in museums around the world.
A History Of Alexander The Great In World Culture
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Author : Richard Stoneman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-02-03
A History Of Alexander The Great In World Culture written by Richard Stoneman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-03 with History categories.
Explores how Alexander the Great has influenced literature, art and culture in Europe and the Middle East over two millennia.
Map Is Not Territory
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Author : Jonathan Z Smith
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2023-07-17
Map Is Not Territory written by Jonathan Z Smith and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-17 with Religion categories.
Kings Kingship In The Hellenistic World 350 30 Bc
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Author : John D. Grainger
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-08-30
Kings Kingship In The Hellenistic World 350 30 Bc written by John D. Grainger and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-30 with History categories.
The social and political aspects of ancient kingship are examined in this historical study of the Hellenistic period. For the crucial centuries between Alexander the Great and the Roman conquest of Macedon, the Mediterranean world was overwhelmingly ruled by kings. This fascinating history examines the work, experience, and preoccupations of these monarchs. Rather than presenting a chronological narrative, John Grainger takes a thematic approach, highlighting the common features as well as the differences across the various dynasties. How did one become king? How was a smooth succession secured—and what happened when it was not? What were the duties of a king, and what were the rewards and pitfalls of rule? These are just a few of the topics examined in this original and fascinating book.
Cyrus
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Author : Kiri Tsitouridis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Cyrus written by Kiri Tsitouridis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Historical fiction, Australian categories.
The Chronicle Of John Malalas
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 1986-01-01
The Chronicle Of John Malalas written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-01-01 with History categories.
Malalas' purpose in writing his work is twofold: 1) to set out the course of sacred history as interpreted by the Christian chronicle tradition (covered by Books 1-9); and 2) to provide a summary account of events under the Roman emperors up to and including his own lifetime (covered by Books 10-18).
From Cyrus To Alexander
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Author : Pierre Briant
language : en
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
Release Date : 2002-01-01
From Cyrus To Alexander written by Pierre Briant and has been published by Eisenbrauns this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Ancient World categories.
Around 550 B.C.E. the Persian people--who were previously practically unknown in the annals of history--emerged from their base in southern Iran (Fars) and engaged in a monumental adventure that, under the leadership of Cyrus the Great and his successors, culminated in the creation of an immense Empire that stretched from central Asia to Upper Egypt, from the Indus to the Danube. The Persian (or Achaemenid, named for its reigning dynasty) Empire assimilated an astonishing diversity of lands, peoples, languages, and cultures. This conquest of Near Eastern lands completely altered the history of the world: for the first time, a monolithic State as vast as the future Roman Empire arose, expanded, and matured in the course of more than two centuries (530-330) and endured until the death of Alexander the Great (323), who from a geopolitical perspective was "the last of the Achaemenids." Even today, the remains of the Empire-the terraces, palaces, reliefs, paintings, and enameled bricks of Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Susa; the impressive royal tombs of Naqsh-i Rustam; the monumental statue of Darius the Great-serve to remind visitors of the power and unprecedented luxury of the Great Kings and their loyal courtiers (the "Faithful Ones"). Though long eclipsed and overshadowed by the towering prestige of the "ancient Orient" and "eternal Greece," Achaemenid history has emerged into fresh light during the last two decades. Freed from the tattered rags of "Oriental decadence" and "Asiatic stagnation," research has also benefited from a continually growing number of discoveries that have provided important new evidence-including texts, as well as archaeological, numismatic, and iconographic artifacts. The evidence that this book assembles is voluminous and diverse: the citations of ancient documents and of the archaeological evidence permit the reader to follow the author in his role as a historian who, across space and time, attempts to understand how such an Empire emerged, developed, and faded. Though firmly grounded in the evidence, the author's discussions do not avoid persistent questions and regularly engages divergent interpretations and alternative hypotheses. This book is without precedent or equivalent, and also offers an exhaustive bibliography and thorough indexes. The French publication of this magisterial work in 1996 was acclaimed in newspapers and literary journals. Now Histoire de l'Empire Perse: De Cyrus a Alexandre is translated in its entirety in a revised edition, with the author himself reviewing the translation, correcting the original edition, and adding new documentation. Pierre Briant, Chaire Histoire et civilisation du monde achémenide et de l'empire d'Alexandre, Collège de France, is a specialist in the history of the Near East during the era of the Persian Empire and the conquests of Alexander. He is the author of numerous books. Peter T. Daniels, the translator, is an independent scholar, editor, and translator who studied at Cornell University and the University of Chicago. He lives and works in New York City.