The Progress Of Hellenism In Alexander's Empire (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548108482)

""The Progress of Hellenism in Alexander's Empire"" by John Pentland Mahaffy is a historical account of the spread of Greek culture and influence during the reign of Alexander the Great. The book details the military conquests and political strategies of Alexander, as well as the cultural and social changes that occurred as a result of his empire-building. Mahaffy explores the ways in which Greek language, literature, philosophy, and art were disseminated throughout the conquered territories, and how they were adapted and transformed by local cultures. He also examines the role of Hellenistic rulers and intellectuals in shaping the new cultural landscape, and the impact of Hellenism on subsequent periods of history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, the spread of culture, or the legacy of Alexander the Great.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Pentland Mahaffy
ISBN-10: 054810848X
ISBN-13: 9780548108482
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d