Hellenistic Kingdoms

Linda Hill

Traducteur A Ai

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

Hellenistic Kingdoms explores the fascinating era following Alexander the Great's death, a period of immense cultural exchange and political transformation. The book examines how Alexander's vast empire fractured into successor kingdoms, such as the Seleucid Empire, Ptolemaic Egypt, and Antigonid Macedonia. These kingdoms uniquely blended Greek culture with those of the Near East, Egypt, and Central Asia.

 
One intriguing fact is that the Hellenistic period wasn't simply a decline from classical Greece, but a time of innovation in governance, art, and science. Also, this era laid the groundwork for the rise of Rome and the spread of Christianity. The book delves into the political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics that shaped these new realms.

 
It progresses by first setting the historical context, then examining each major kingdom's political structures and economic systems. The book also addresses cultural achievements and concludes with the factors leading to the decline of Hellenistic kingdoms and their absorption into the Roman Empire.

 
This study offers a fresh perspective by emphasizing the agency of non-Greek populations in shaping Hellenistic culture, challenging traditional views and providing a comprehensive overview of this pivotal period in world history.

Disponible depuis: 29/03/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 66 pages.

Sciences humaines et Humanités

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