A History of Macedonia: Volume III: 336-167 B.C. [Hardcover]

N. G. L. Hammond (Author), F. W. Walbank (Author)

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Publication Date: August 25, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0198148151 | ISBN-13: 978-0198148159

The history of Macedonia--the most remarkable of all monarchic states--is here presented from the death of Philip II through the state's loss of independence in 167 B.C. Recent discoveries about Macedonian arts and institutions have aided the authors in recounting the impact of Alexander's career, the civil war between the generals, and the final phase of Macedonian history, the wars with Rome.

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"Fulfills a genuine need in Hellenistic history....Of indispensable value for all Hellenistic historians and students of Roman imperialism."--American Historical Review

"In many ways this third volume is the best....This is the standard (indeed, virtually the only) work and likely to long remain so. Recommended for public, college, and university libraries."--Choice

About the Author

N. G. L. Hammond is at Clare College, Cambridge. F. W. Walbank is at Peterhouse, Cambridge.

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• Hardcover: 690 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 25, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198148151
• ISBN-13: 978-0198148159
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best historic work on ancient Greek Macedonia., March 2, 2009

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This review is from: A History of Macedonia: Volume III: 336-167 B.C. (Hardcover)

N. G. L. Hammond was the leading authority in the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. Tutor at Clare College, Cambridge. He was elected a member of the British Academy in 1968. He was also editor and contributor to various volumes of the Cambridge Ancient History and the second edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary. His work on ancient Macedon is enormous. Based on solid archaeological evidence, he gives a clear and detailed description of this ancient Greek kingdom. A must buy for everyone who wants to study the specific period.