A Companion to the Hellenistic World

Covering the period from the death of Alexander the Great to the celebrated defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the hands of Augustus, this authoritative Companion explores the world that Alexander created but did not live to see. Comprises 29 original essays by leading international scholars. Essential reading for courses on Hellenistic history. Combines narrative and thematic approaches to the period. Draws on the very latest research. Covers a broad range of topics, spanning political, religious, social, economic and cultural history.

List of Figures x List of Contributors xii Preface xvii Acknowledgements xviii Ancient Authors: Abbreviations and Glossary xix Reference Work: Abbreviations xxiv Part I Narratives 17                      Part II: Protagonists 103 Part III: Change and Continuity 175   Part IV: Greeks and Others 247 Part V: Society and Economy 311 Part VI: Gods and Men 405 Part VII: Arts and Sciences 447 Bibliography 515 Chronology 567 Index 574