Exploring the Hellenistic Age and its lasting influence A detailed look at the world after Alexander, showing how politics, culture, and ideas shaped a vibrant era. This book treats Hellenistic civilization as a whole, from governing leagues to everyday life, art, and thought.
In accessible chapters, it examines the rise of new cultural forces, the spread of Greek influence across the Near East, and how poets, philosophers, and scientists shaped the age. It also places emphasis on how later writers interpreted Hellenistic ideas, and on the practical evidence left by material culture, coins, and artifacts.
What you’ll experience
- Clear explanations of major political and cultural changes in the Hellenistic world
- Insights into Alexandrian writing, popular philosophy, and their social context
- A look at artifacts, coins, and domestic objects that illuminate daily life
- A discussion of how later writers and artists drew on Hellenistic themes
Ideal for readers of history and classical studies who want a broad, thoughtful view of the era and its legacy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Hellenistic Age, a period in Greek history often overlooked between the eras of Athens and Rome. The author argues that the Hellenistic epoch was not merely a bridge between two golden ages but a period of profound intellectual and cultural achievement in its own right. The book explores the political, social, and economic changes that transformed Greece in the wake of Alexander the Great's conquests, and examines their impact on the fields of mathematics, science, literature, and philosophy. By highlighting the era's unique contributions and innovations, this book sheds new light on a fascinating and influential period, revealing its enduring legacy in shaping Western civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330671382_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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