The age of the successors and the creation of the Hellenistic kingdoms (323-276 B.C.)
By: edited by Hans Hauben and Alexander Meeus
Contributors: Age of the Successors (323-276 B.C.) (Conference) (2008 : Louvain, Belgium; Brussels, Belgium)
Series: Studia hellenistica -- 53; Studia Hellenistica -- 53.
Publisher: Peeters
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Leuven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 733
ISBN-13: 9789042929586
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Congresses; Wars of the Hellenistic Monarchies (301-146 B.C.) fast (OCoLC)fst01170857; Hellenism; Succession; Wars of the Hellenistic Monarchies, 301-146 B.C.; Heads of state; History
Description: After conquering one of the biggest empires the world has ever seen, Alexander the Great died prematurely in 323 B.C., without leaving a suitable heir to the throne. During the next decades his generals, thenceforth known as the Diadochoi; or Successors, unremittingly fought over the king's inheritance. The balance of power which ultimately resulted from their struggle would determine the course of events in the eastern Mediterranean for centuries to come. Despite its historical importance many aspects of the age of the Successors remain underexplored. Written by leading international specialists, the 24 contributions to this book help in remedying that situation by addressing new issues or shedding fresh light on old questions. They not only explore the written and material evidence for the epoch, the Successors' armies and military campaigns, their political ambitions and relationships with Greek cities, but they also address several social, economic, religious, numismatic, art-historical and urbanistic issues. They will significantly enhance our knowledge of the creation of the Hellenistic kingdoms as well as on the then prevailing dynastic ideas and practices.
Notes: "All but two of the articles in this volume originated in the International Conference 'The age of the successors (323-276 B.C.)' that was held in Leuven and Brussels from 25 to 27 September 2008"--Preface.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 631-690) and indexes.

In English, German, and French.
Table of contents: title: Literary Sources for the History of the Successors; title: Archaeology, Art and Numismatics; title: The Ambitions of the Successors; title: Legitimation, State-Building and the Native Peoples; title: War and the Military; title: Social and Religious Aspects of the Age of the Successors; title: The Successors and the Cities