Antiochus the Great /
A teenage king in 223 BC, Antiochus III inherited an empire in shambles, ravaged by civil strife and eroded by territorial secessions. He proved himself a true heir of Alexander: he defeated rebel armies and embarked on a campaign of conquest and reunification. In addition to discussing the career o...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Barnsley :
Pen & Sword Military,
2013.
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| Summary: | A teenage king in 223 BC, Antiochus III inherited an empire in shambles, ravaged by civil strife and eroded by territorial secessions. He proved himself a true heir of Alexander: he defeated rebel armies and embarked on a campaign of conquest and reunification. In addition to discussing the career of Antiochus III, Michael Taylor examines Seleucid military organisation and royal administration. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 190 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [184]-187) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781848844636 (hbk.) 1848844638 (hbk.) |