Waterfield, Robin
The Making of a King: Antigonus Gonatas of Macedon and the Greeks
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226611372
- author:
- Waterfield, Robin
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 centimeters
- Genre:
- Biography, Royalty, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Making of a King: Antigonus Gonatas of Macedon and the Greeks By Robin Waterfield In the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death, the ancient kingdom of Macedon was plunged into chaos. Amidst this turmoil, Antigonus Gonatas emerged as a key figure in stabilizing the region. As a skilled statesman and strategist, he successfully protected Macedon and its Greek territories from various aggressors. However, Antigonus's rule was not without challenge. The Greeks were making moves towards independence, while two great confederacies of city-states began to form powerful blocs that could resist Macedonian power. Meanwhile, Antigonus faced off against his perennial enemy, Ptolemy of Egypt, in a series of conflicts that ultimately proved unsuccessful. This book provides a detailed account of Antigonus's reign and its impact on the region, drawing on Robin Waterfield's deep understanding of Greek history.
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