The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest: A Selection of Ancient Sources in Translation

by M.M. Austin

The aim of this book is to collect in one volume a substantial and representative selection of ancient sources in translation, with commentary, on the history, institutions, society and economic life of the Hellenistic world from the reign of Alexander the Great to the late second century BC - that is, from when the Greek world expanded considerably through Alexander's conquest of the Persian empire to the time when Rome became the predominant political force in that world. The area covered includes Macedon and mainland Greece, the Aegean, Asia, Syria and Egypt. Fringe areas such as the Black Sea and Bactria are also included where appropriate, but less fully. The sources selected include literary sources, numerous inscriptions from almost all parts of the Hellenistic world, and papyri from Egypt. The sources themselves are supported by introductory commentary, notes, bibliographies, chronological tables and maps.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Classics, Classical Studies, Greece, Academic, Ancient History

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Gavin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fantastic read. Provides extracts.from key sources in translation, as well as modern scholarly commentary. The sources focus on the key personalities and events which highlight and demarcate the Hellenistic era from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra.

[Kin Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good collection of resources that provide a great overview of the era. Hard for anyone to do considering the dearth of literary resources.

[Paul Pryce · Rating 4 out of 5]

An academic book and above my range. A family member had it for University- but still fascinating!!

[Sharkcrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good selection of sources, and put together logically.