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The Hellenistic Age: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Book Synopsis: The three centuries which followed the conquests of Alexander are perhaps the most thrilling of all periods of ancient history. This was an age of cultural globalization: in the third century BC, a single language carried you from the Rhone to the Indus. A Celt from the lower Danube could serve in the mercenary army of a Macedonian king ruling in Egypt, and a Greek philosopher from Cyprus could compare the religions of the Brahmins and the Jews on the basis of first-hand knowledge of both. Kings from Sicily to Tajikistan struggled to meet the challenges of ruling multi-ethnic states, and Greek city-states came together under the earliest federal governments known to history. The scientists of Ptolemaic Alexandria measured the circumference of the earth, while pioneering Greek Argonauts explored the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic coast of Africa. Drawing on inscriptions, papyri, coinage, poetry, art, and archaeology, in this Very Short Introduction Peter Thonemann opens up the history and culture of the vast Hellenistic world, from the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC) to the Roman conquest of the Ptolemaic kingdom (30 BC). ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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The Hellenistic Age: A Very Short Introduction is a captivating book that delves into a truly thrilling period in ancient history. Spanning three centuries, this era was characterized by cultural globalization, where a single language united people from the Rhone to the Indus. Imagine the possibilities of a Celt from the lower Danube serving in the mercenary army of a Macedonian king ruling in Egypt, or a Greek philosopher from Cyprus comparing the religions of the Brahmins and the Jews based on personal experience. This book takes you on a journey through the challenges faced by multi-ethnic states and the rise of federal governments in Greek city-states. Discover the scientific accomplishments of Ptolemaic Alexandria and the adventures of Greek Argonauts exploring the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic coast of Africa.

Written by Peter Thonemann, this Very Short Introduction utilizes a wide range of historical sources including inscriptions, papyri, coinage, poetry, art, and archaeology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Hellenistic world. From the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the Roman conquest of the Ptolemaic kingdom in 30 BC, Thonemann masterfully brings this captivating period to life.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the Hellenistic world. Oxford University Press's Very Short Introductions series offers you the perfect way to quickly gain knowledge in a new subject. With expert authors who combine facts, analysis, perspective, and enthusiasm, these pocket-sized books make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Get your copy of The Hellenistic Age: A Very Short Introduction and embark on a journey through one of the most fascinating periods in ancient history.

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