The House Of Seleucus V1

By Edwyn Bevan and Edwyn Robert 1870-1943 Bevan

Book Overview

The House of Seleucus V1 is a historical book written by Edwyn Robert Bevan. It is the first volume of a two-part series that focuses on the Seleucid Empire, which was a Hellenistic state that existed from 312 BC to 63 BC. The book covers the period from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the end of the reign of Antiochus III in 187 BC.The House of Seleucus V1 provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of the Seleucid Empire. It explores the rise of the Seleucid dynasty, their struggles for power, their military conquests, and their interactions with other Hellenistic states and the native peoples of the Near East. The book also delves into the religious and philosophical beliefs of the Seleucids, as well as their artistic and architectural achievements.Bevan's writing style is scholarly and informative, but also engaging and accessible to a general reader. He draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced picture of the Seleucid Empire. The House of Seleucus V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, the Hellenistic world, or the Near East.In Two Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428650016
• ISBN13: 9781428650015
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"