Philip V of Macedon
The Hare Prize Essay 1939

This book, which was formed from The Hare Prize Essay for 1939, discusses the reign of Philip V of Macedon.

F. W. Walbank (Author)

9781107630604, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2013

404 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 0.51 kg

Frank William Walbank (1909–2008) was a renowned ancient historian and classicist. In this book, which was formed from The Hare Prize Essay for 1939 and first published in 1940, Walbank presents a detailed discussion of the reign of Philip V of Macedon. The text was intended to break fresh ground 'with a study of Philip, not solely as a figure in the history of Roman imperialism, but, as far as is feasible, from the aspect of Macedon itself'. Illustrative figures, a comprehensive bibliography and appendices are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Walbank and the Hellenistic period.

Foreword
1. Introduction
2. Philip looks south: the social war (221–217)
3. Philip looks west: the first war with Rome (217–205)
4. Philip looks east: the Aegean and Asia Minor (205–200)
5. Defensive: the Romans against Philip (200–196)
6. Collaboration: the Romans against Antiochus (196–188)
7. Philip looks north: the recovery of Macedon (187–179)
8. Conclusion
Appendix I. A short survey of the sources
Appendix II. Notes on the army under Philip V
Appendix III. Some chronological problems
Table of dates
List of abbreviations
Bibliography
Index.

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