Hellenistic civilization

"Spanning the period from Alexander the Great's accession to the throne in 336 BC to the defeat by Octavius of Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC, this vivid narrative explores the innovative civilization of the Hellenistic world. It provides an authoritative overview of the often violent political history of the period, analyzes the institutions, political and cultural, of Hellenistic kingdoms, leagues, and cities, and examines the interaction between Greek settlers and native peoples.The author presents Hellenistic civilization as pluralistic, diverse, and vibrant. In particular, he looks at the…