The Cities of Seleukid Syria (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780198146940)

This is the first detailed study of the foundation, history, government, growth, and decline of the cities founded in Syria by Seleukos I in 301 B.C., shortly after the time of Alexander the Great. Focusing on the relationship between the kings and the cities in their kingdoms, Grainger reveals that former theories concerning such a relationship require drastic revision. He argues that neither the kings nor the cities intended the cities to be autonomous or independent, as they were far too reliant on royal support. Throwing fresh light on a most important period in ancient history, this study will be useful for scholars of Hellenistic, Roman, and ancient near-eastern history.

Author: John D. Grainger
ISBN-10: 0198146949
ISBN-13: 9780198146940
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Language: English
Published: 05/31/1990
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d