2nd Part in groundbreaking three-part history of Seleukid Empire. Narrates the heyday of the Seleukid empire, then the largest state in the world, and beginning of their decline. Antiochus the Great was one of the most powerful rulers in the ancient world and this title Covers all Antiochus' many campaigns and battles.
An important but neglected aspect of classical warfare. Covers technological, strategic and tactical developments from Alexander to the battle of Actium.
The Aitolians have had a bad press, regarded as pirates and brigands, and their state as a pirate state built on terrorist tactics. This book treats them as what they really were, a normal Hellenistic state. They constructed an original and successful polity which provided peace and prosperity for its inhabitants, and played a major part in Greek history for a century and a half.The approach is chronological, beginning with the origin and formation of the league and its early expansion, and then dealing with its long duel with Macedon, and concluding with its destruction by Rome.This is the first full account of the history of the league which approaches it as an independent state rather than as the enemy of other states and peoples. It complements the standard histories of the other Hellenistic states.
The Seleukid kingdom was one of the greatest states of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India; it is also one of the least known. This reference work lists all the people whose names are known who lived in that kingdom, classifying them into rulers, officials and subjects, and in each case noting their activity. In addition all the foreigners whose lives affected the Seleukid state are listed.The Gazetteer lists the places which were included in the kingdom, classified as regions, including provinces and peoples, or settlements, whether cities or villages, with a description of their place in its history. In addition the institutions of the kingdom, the social and political glue which made it work, are noted and briefly described.
The battle of Yorktown in 1781 marked a pivotal moment in the American War of Independence, showcasing the strategic brilliance of George Washington and the crucial support of French allies. This account delves into the dynamics of the conflict, highlighting the outnumbered British Army's surrender and the implications for the future of the United States. It offers an accessible yet authoritative exploration of this significant historical event, emphasizing its impact on the war's outcome and American independence.
Examines the long and erratic process by which Britain was unified over 2000 years and the beginning of the process of disintegration over the last century.
Covers the varied and distinguished career of General Auchmuty
Spanning from Philip II and Alexander the Great of Macedon to Cleopatra VII (the famous one), this is a very popular period, populated by fascinating characters.
This aim of this work is to provide part of the basis for the study of a widely misunderstood people of Ancient Greece, the Aitolians. It is the people of any society who are its constituents, and only when we know who they were and what they did can that society be properly investigated.By accumulating a list of all known Aitolians, their origins, parentage, their place in the society, and any other details discoverable, it is possible to reconstitute Aitolian families, and to study various sections and aspects of their society.The prosopography and the studies based on it form part of the essential background for the author's history of The League of the Aitolians (published by Brill earlier in 1999), and they also form a contribution to the study of the society which was Ancient Greece.
Focusing on British military operations against the French before the Anglo-American Torch landings in North Africa, this analysis reveals the complexity and significance of these campaigns. It highlights their unique aspects and contributions, arguing that they have been overlooked in historical discussions. The book provides a comprehensive examination of land, sea, and air strategies, offering insights into the intricacies of warfare during this pivotal period.