A History of Greece

This is the sixth volume (1839) of Connop Thirlwall's eight-volume history of ancient Greece.

Connop Thirlwall (Author)

9781108012683, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 27 May 2010

364 pages
21.6 x 2.1 x 14 cm, 0.46 kg

This is the sixth of eight volumes on the history of Greece, first published in 1839. The volumes were aimed at two audiences: those people who wanted more than a superficial knowledge of the subject, but did not have the time or means to study the original sources, and those who had access to the ancient authors, but required a guide or interpreter. Volume 6 covers the period from the end of the Sacred War to the renewal of hostilities between Philip and the Athenians, and Philip's death. It looks at Alexander's accession and the taking of Thebes. It then surveys the history of Persia from the Peace of Antalcidas to Alexander's accession, his expedition in Asia, the battle of Issus and the taking of Persepolis. It also looks at Alexander's campaigns in Bactria and Sogdiana. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of ancient history.

45. From the end of the Sacred War to the renewal of hostilities between Philip and the Athenians
46. From the renewal of hostilities between Philip and the Athenians to his death
47. From Alexander's accession to the taking of Thebes
48. Retrospective survey of the history of Persia from the Peace of Antalcidas to Alexander's accession
49. Alexander's expedition in Asia to the Battle of Issus
50. From the Battle of Issus to the taking of Persepolis
51. From the taking of Persepolis to the death of Darius
52. Alexander's campaigns in Bactria and Sogdiana
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]