King and Court in Ancient Macedonia

King and Court in Ancient Macedonia
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Publisher : Classical Press of Wales
Total Pages : 350
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ISBN-10 : 9781910589083
ISBN-13 : 191058908X
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Book Synopsis King and Court in Ancient Macedonia by : Elizabeth Carney

Download or read book King and Court in Ancient Macedonia written by Elizabeth Carney and published by Classical Press of Wales. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hellenistic courts and monarchies have in recent years become one of the most intensively studied areas of ancient history. Among the most influential pioneers in this process has been the American historian Elizabeth Carney. The present book collects for the first time in a single volume her most influential articles. Previously published in a range of learned journals, the articles are here re-edited, each with a substantive Afterword by the author bringing the discussion up to date and adding new bibliography. Main themes of this volume include Macedonian monarchy in practice and as an image; the role of conspiracies and violence at court; royal women; aspects of court life and institutions.


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