Matyszak, Philip
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473874800
- author:
- Matyszak, Philip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.52 kg
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC by Philip Matyszak The Hellenistic kingdoms, the remnants of Alexander the Great's vast empire, reached their peak in the mid-third century BC. Each kingdom was a powerhouse in terms of population, economy, and military might, surpassing even the rising Roman state. However, over the next two-and-a-half centuries, Rome would conquer and assimilate these kingdoms, giving rise to the Graeco-Roman culture. The narrative is told from the perspective of the Hellenistic kingdoms, with the Romans initially viewed as a minor power in the barbarian west. The story focuses on the complex web of alliances and rivalries between the Hellenistic powers, marked by assassinations, double-crosses, and dynastic intrigue. As the Roman threat grew, the kingdoms' attention shifted from their internal struggles to the looming danger of the legions.
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