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Pyrrhus King Of Epirus
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Author : Petros Garouphalias
language : en
Publisher: Stacey International Publishers
Release Date : 1979
Pyrrhus King Of Epirus written by Petros Garouphalias and has been published by Stacey International Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
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Author : Petros Garoufalias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-03
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The Army Of Pyrrhus Of Epirus
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Author : Nicholas Sekunda
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-09-19
The Army Of Pyrrhus Of Epirus written by Nicholas Sekunda and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with History categories.
Pyrrhus was one of the most tireless and famous warriors of the Hellenistic Age that followed the dispersal of Alexander the Great's brief empire. After inheriting the throne as a boy, and a period of exile, he began a career of alliances and expansion, in particular against the region's rising power: Rome. Gathering both Greek and Italian allies into a very large army (which included war-elephants), he crossed to Italy in 280 BC, but lost most of his force in a series of costly victories at Heraclea and Asculum, as well as a storm at sea. After a campaign in Sicily against the Carthaginians, he was defeated by the Romans at Beneventum and was forced to withdraw. Undeterred, he fought wars in Macedonia and Greece, the last of which cost him his life. Fully illustrated with detailed colour plates, this is the story of one of the most renowned warrior-kings of the post-Alexandrian age, whose costly encounters with Republican Rome have become a byword for victory won at unsustainable cost.
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Author : Jeff Champion
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2009-07-16
Pyrrhus Of Epirus written by Jeff Champion 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 2009-07-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This military biography chronicles the dramatic life of the Ancient Greek ruler whose name became synonymous with self-defeating victory. One of the most influential rulers of the Hellenistic period, Pyrrhus’s life was marked by profound reversals of fortune. Though he was born into the royal house of Epirus in northwest Greece, Pyrrhus was raised in exile. He nevertheless prospered in the chaotic years following the death of Alexander the Great, taking part in the coups and subterfuges of the Successor kingdoms. He became, at various times, king of Epirus (twice), Macedon (twice) and Sicily, as well as overlord of much of southern Italy. In 281 BC Pyrrhus was invited by the southern Italian states to defend them against the aggressive expansion of Rome. His early victories at Heraclea and Asculum were won at such disastrous cost that he was ultimately forced to retreat. These so-called Pyrrhic victories were the first duels between the developing Roman legions and the hitherto-dominant Hellenistic way of war with its pike phalanxes and elephants. Pyrrhus ultimately failed in Italy and Sicily but went on to further military adventures in Greece, eventually being killed while storming the city of Argos.
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-03-31
Pyrrhus Of Epirus written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-31 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts of Pyrrhus's life *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "What a wrestling ground we are leaving, my friends, for the Carthaginians and the Romans." - Pyrrhus of Epirus The phrase a "Pyrrhic victory" is often used to denote a win that costs the victor more than the loser, but few have any notion of how the term came into use. Indeed, it would probably come as a surprise to many that it derives from a remark made by Pyrrhus of Epirus after a battle in which he had defeated his Roman enemies at Asculum. In the wake of the battle, Pyrrhus reportedly said, "If we are victorious in one more battle with the Romans we shall be utterly ruined." Pyrrhus lived between 319 BCE and 272 BCE, and he was king of Epirus for the last 25 years of his life. He also ruled Macedonia on two separate occasions, from 288-284 BCE and from 273-272 BCE In addition to these achievements, Plutarch recorded that Hannibal regarded this mercurial leader as the greatest commander the world had ever known after Alexander the Great. Despite that high praise, he was hardly the image of the great warrior king. Plutarch wrote that he had, from an early age, a more terrifying appearance than a majestic one, with a distorted face and few teeth: "In the aspect of his countenance Pyrrhus had more of the terror than of the majesty of kingly power. He had not many teeth, but his upper jaw was one continuous bone, on which the usual intervals between the teeth were indicated by slight depressions. People of a splenetic habit believed that he cured their ailment; he would sacrifice a white cock, and, while the patient lay flat upon his back, would press gently with his right foot against the spleen. Nor was any one so obscure or poor as not to get this healing service from him if he asked it. The king would also accept the cock after he had sacrificed it, and this honorarium was most pleasing to him. It is said, further, that the great toe of his right foot had a divine virtue, so that after the rest of his body had been consumed, this was found to be untouched and unharmed by the fire. These things, however, belong to a later period." Nonetheless, Pyrrhus succeeded in making his small kingdom the pre-eminent polis in the Greek world, albeit for a very short time, and was able to challenge the growing might of Rome. Today, he is almost totally forgotten, with the possible exception of his wars against Rome, but the story of his life sheds much light on the post-Alexandrian Greek world and the rise of Rome, and it is a fascinating story in its own right of a talented, restless, and driven figure who, despite great success, was doomed to ultimate failure. He was in one sense an embodiment of the final Greek failure to maintain its position in the Mediterranean world in the face of the Roman challenge. Pyrrhus of Epirus: The Life and Legacy of One of the Ancient World's Most Famous Generals traces the history and legacy of one of the most influential cities of antiquity. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the history of Nippur like never before.
Epirus
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Author : Geoffrey Neale Cross
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-08
Epirus written by Geoffrey Neale Cross 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 2014-08 with History categories.
Originally published in 1932, this book contains the text of the Prince Consort Prize Essay for 1930 on the subject of Epirus, the region on the periphery of the ancient Greek world and mostly remembered for their king Pyrrhus of Epirus. Cross examines the presentation of Epirus in historical and literary records from elsewhere in Greece, and traces its development as a region from its early status as a collection of tribes until its conquest by the Romans in 146 BC. Several appendices containing family trees of the Epirote rulers and the text of certain inscriptions pertaining to the region are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in this often overlooked region of the ancient world.
Pyrrhus King Of Epirus
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-19
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Book Excerpt: y them, and, at the same time, he sent home another general named Craterus, in charge of a body of troops from Asia, whose term of service had expired.[C] His plan was to retain Antipater in his service in Asia, and to give to Craterus the government of Macedon, thinking it possible, perhaps, that Craterus might agree better with Olympias than Antipater had done. [Footnote C: For the route from Macedonia to Babylon, see map.] Antipater was not to leave Macedon until Craterus should arrive there; and while Craterus was on his journey, Alexander suddenly died. This event changed the whole aspect of affairs throughout the empire, and led to a series of very important events, which followed each other in rapid succession, and which were the means of affecting the condition and the fortunes of Olympias in a very material manner. The state of the case was substantially thus. The story forms quite a complicated plot, which it will require close attention on the part of the reader clearly to comprehend. Read More
The History Of Pyrrhus
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1853
The History Of Pyrrhus written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1853 with Epirus (Greece and Albania) categories.
The Army Of Pyrrhus Of Epirus
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Author : Nicholas Sekunda
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-09-19
The Army Of Pyrrhus Of Epirus written by Nicholas Sekunda and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-19 with History categories.
Pyrrhus was one of the most tireless and famous warriors of the Hellenistic Age that followed the dispersal of Alexander the Great's brief empire. After inheriting the throne as a boy, and a period of exile, he began a career of alliances and expansion, in particular against the region's rising power: Rome. Gathering both Greek and Italian allies into a very large army (which included war-elephants), he crossed to Italy in 280 BC, but lost most of his force in a series of costly victories at Heraclea and Asculum, as well as a storm at sea. After a campaign in Sicily against the Carthaginians, he was defeated by the Romans at Beneventum and was forced to withdraw. Undeterred, he fought wars in Macedonia and Greece, the last of which cost him his life. Fully illustrated with detailed colour plates, this is the story of one of the most renowned warrior-kings of the post-Alexandrian age, whose costly encounters with Republican Rome have become a byword for victory won at unsustainable cost.
Pyrrhus Of Epirus
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Author : Patrick Stanton
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-07-19
Pyrrhus Of Epirus written by Patrick Stanton and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-19 with categories.
A Captivating Historical Journey Embark on an epic journey through the annals of time in "Pyrrhus of Epirus: The Tale of a King, Warrior and Philosopher of Ancient Greece." This masterfully crafted narrative brings to life the tumultuous era of the Hellenistic period and presents an insightful exploration into the life of one of history's most compelling figures - Pyrrhus of Epirus. Beyond the Warrior King Beyond the battlefields and the valorous victories, the tale of Pyrrhus unfolds to reveal a philosopher-king who embodied wisdom and vision. This meticulously researched and beautifully narrated account transcends time and geography to transport you to the heart of ancient Epirus, the home of Pyrrhus, and the broader Hellenistic world that shaped his destiny. Epic Narrative, Intriguing Details With an enthralling narrative, the book strings together the significant episodes of Pyrrhus' life. From his initial years in exile to his ascension as the King of Epirus, and his audacious military campaigns against Rome in Italy and Sicily, the narrative offers an intimate view of the man behind the legend. Unveiling the Philosopher This book offers a rare opportunity to delve into Pyrrhus' philosophical ideals, understanding not just his methods of rule but also how they resonate in the 21st-century world. Through Pyrrhus' story, you'll discover how he wove philosophy into his life, a quality that set him apart and endowed him with a unique perspective on leadership and governance. A Blend of Myth and Reality Intertwining historical facts with the vibrant folklore and myths surrounding Pyrrhus, the narrative presents a multi-dimensional portrayal of the legendary figure. It doesn't just document history - it brings it to life in a way that engages, educates, and entertains. Lessons from History "Pyrrhus of Epirus" ventures beyond the singular life of Pyrrhus, unearthing the timeless narrative of human ambition, power, courage, and vulnerability. It reflects the ever-relevant themes of leadership, morality, victory, and defeat, offering a lens to comprehend the world we inhabit today. A Rich Reading Experience With its combination of factual research and enthralling storytelling, "Pyrrhus of Epirus: The Tale of a King, Warrior and Philosopher of Ancient Greece" is a compelling read for history aficionados and casual readers alike. Dive into this immersive narrative, and experience an epoch come alive. This book isn't just about recounting the past - it's about reliving it, understanding it, and drawing lessons from it. Begin your journey today, and let the life of Pyrrhus of Epirus inspire, educate, and entertain you in equal measure.