A brief history of Cleopatra
M.J. Trow
A Brief History of Cleopatra draws on recent archaeological finds and fresh interpretations of ancient texts to separate truth from myth to set this incomparably beautiful queen in context.
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Lysimachus
by Helen S. Lund (1992)
About this book
Among Alexander's successors, Lysimachus is the forgotten man; when he is recalled it is usually as a brutal oppressor of the Greeks, or conversely, as a mediocre man spurred into action only late in life by a domineering woman. As the first full-length study of Lysimachus in the English language, this book aims to reassess Lysimachus achievement, which although ephemeral, foreshadowed the growth of the Pergamene and Byzantine empires. Helen Lund sets Lysimachus' actions against the backcloth of the early Hellenistic world, marked by extreme political instability and constant warfare, but also by great developments in city building, portraiture and numismatics. His practice in warfare, kingship and government is compared and contrasted with that of his contemporaries, his predecessors and his successors in order to set his achievement in the context of a continuum of imperial rule in Asia Minor. The evidence for Lysimachus' rule is set in its literary, political and social contexts. Covering Lysimachus' rise from governor of the obscure satrapy of Thrace to ruler of a vast Hellespontcentred kingdom, this book analyses his skills as warrior and diplomat and examines the factors which motivated him at each stage of his career. As well as presenting original and important material which demonstrates Lysimachus' social and political significance, Helen Lund discusses images of Lysimachus in literature, his contribution to early Hellenistic kingship ritual and royal propaganda and offers a completely fresh approach to the dynastic struggle which ended his career. The book is written in a clear and lively style and will appeal to all students of ancient Greek history.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreLysimachus Lead Character
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