The anthology 'The History of Hellenistic Period' brings together an intricate tapestry of scholarly works that illuminate the complex socio-political and cultural fabric of the Hellenistic world, post-Alexander the Great. The collection melds diverse literary styles, from analytical essays to narrative histories, affording a panoramic view of a transformative epoch. These pieces collectively underscore the grandeur and the turmoil of the period, exploring the spread of Hellenistic culture...

The Hellenistic Age presents a richly textured tapestry of the vibrant era following the conquests of Alexander the Great, encapsulating a period marked by profound cultural synergies. Drawing from an array of literary styles and scholarly interpretations, this anthology collectively explores the dynamics of Hellenistic civilization, casting light on pivotal societal, philosophical, and artistic evolutions. The collection includes notable essays that dissect the political and social struct...

In 'History of the Hellenistic Age,' an anthology of unparalleled depth and diversity, readers are invited to explore the tumultuous yet fascinating era following the death of Alexander the Great. This collection artfully compiles a range of essays, each encapsulating unique perspectives on the political, cultural, and social transformations that defined the Hellenistic period. The works included in this anthology deftly navigate themes ranging from political intrigue and diplomatic maneuv...

The Hellenistic Age surveys the centuries in which Alexander's conquests transformed the eastern Mediterranean and Near East into a connected, contested world of kingdoms, cities, migrations, and cultural exchange. Combining political narrative with social, religious, and intellectual history, the volume moves from dynastic conflict and imperial administration to the circulation of Greek language, art, learning, and civic institutions. Its range reveals the Hellenistic world not as a mere ...

**Instant New York Times Advice & Business Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, and Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller!A New York Times Noteworthy Pick and a "stellar work" by Publishers WeeklyFrom the bestselling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of the Stoics, and what the ancients can teach us about happiness, success, resilience and virtue.**Nearly 2,300 years after a ruined merchant named Zeno first...

A major writer and a leading figure in the public life of Rome, Seneca (c. 4BC-AD 65) ranks among the most eloquent and influential masters of Latin prose. This selection explores his thoughts on philosophy and the trials of life. In the Consolation to Helvia he strives to offer solace to his mother, following his exile in AD 41, while On the Shortness of Life and On Tranquillity of Mind are lucid and compelling explorations of Stoic thought. Witty and self-critical, the Letters - written ...

The Story of Civilization, Volume II: A history of Greek civilization from the beginnings, and of civilization in the Near East from the Death of Alexander to the Roman Conquest. This is the second volume of the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning series.

On Old Age is an essay written by Cicero in 44 BC on the subject of aging and death. In addition to its profound subject matter, it has remained popular because its clear and beautiful language have made it a useful example for teaching Latin to students.The Latin title of the piece is "Cato Maior de Senectute". To lend his reflections greater import, Cicero wrote his essay such that the esteemed Cato the Elder was lecturing to Scipio Africanus and Gaius Laelius Sapiens. Excerpted from Wik...

For the great Roman orator and statesman Cicero, 'the good life' was at once a life of contentment and one of moral virtue - and the two were inescapably intertwined. This volume brings together a wide range of his reflections upon the importance of moral integrity in the search for happiness. In essays that are articulate, meditative and inspirational, Cicero presents his views upon the significance of friendship and duty to state and family, and outlines a clear system of practical ethic...

The Greeks were extraordinary not least because they evolved "a totally new conception of what human life was for". Elaborating on that claim, the author explores the life, culture and history of classical Greece.

In the first century BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, orator, statesman, and defender of republican values, created these philosophical treatises on such diverse topics as friendship, religion, death, fate and scientific inquiry. A pragmatist at heart, Cicero's philosophies were frequently personal and ethical, drawn not from abstract reasoning but through careful observation of the world. The resulting works remind us of the importance of social ties, the questions of free will, and the justifi...

Lawyer, philosopher, statesman and defender of Rome's Republic, Cicero was a master of eloquence, and his pure literary and oratorical style and strict sense of morality have been a powerful influence on European literature and thought for over two thousand years in matters of politics, philosophy, and faith. This selection demonstrates the diversity of his writings, and includes letters to friends and statesmen on Roman life and politics; the vitriolic Second Philippic Against Antony; and...