Age of Conquests (eBook)

The period that begins with the conquests of Alexander the Great and ends with the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian is one of the most important and tumultuous in world history. Jesus Christ, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Nero are only a few of the figures who lived during this era. Greeks and Greek-speakers played a crucial role during these years and bear witness to a number of astonishing phenomena - the emergence of Christianity, the consolidation of the Roman Empire, the founding of the library in Alexandria, and lasting developments in philosophy, literature, political thought, and technology. Angelos Chaniotis brings the Hellenistic age to life with remarkable learning, mastery of evidence, and sensitivity. His book offers a brilliant picture of the cosmopolitan Greek world and shows why it still matters to us today.

A valuable read for anyone interested in Greek, Hellenistic, or Roman history

Conveys all the richness and excitement of an extraordinary era in human history

Angelos Chaniotis brings the Hellenistic age to life with remarkable learning, mastery of evidence, and sensitivity. His book offers a brilliant picture of the cosmopolitan Greek world and shows why it still matters to us today.

This is the most original history of the Hellenistic period to appear ... Excellent

A wide-ranging and lively history of the Greek East that offers a rare combination of erudition and accessibility.

Anyone interested in the great cultural achievements of the ancient Greek world will profit greatly from this ambitious book by a leading historian.