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Macedonia from Philip II to the Roman Conquest

Macedonia from Philip II to the Roman Conquest
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  • ISBN-13: 9780691036359
  • ISBN: 0691036357
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press

AUTHOR

Ginouves, Rene, Akamatis, Iannis, Hardy, David

SUMMARY

Ever since the discovery, in 1977, of the royal tombs of Vergina and the treasures they contained, an increasingly rich and nuanced portrait of ancient Macedonia has emerged from the ongoing archaeological excavation and historical research. The evidence testifies to the enormous cultural wealth of this ancient kingdom, which, despite its many internal and external conflicts, brought the fruits of Greek civilization to the very ends of the known world, while preserving its own distinctive cultural features. This book, intended for general readers and specialists alike, conveys the excitement of the recent discoveries by combining splendid illustrations with a synthesis of up-to-date archaeological and art historical information provided by leading French and Greek experts in both fields. Together the authors cover Macedonia from the ascendancy of Philip II to its defeat by the Romans.A kingdom located at the outskirts of the Greek city-states, Macedonia in many respects may appear to have been backward in its lifestyle. But the evidence of an original currency and the exploitation of forests and precious metals reveals that its citGinouves, Rene is the author of 'Macedonia from Philip II to the Roman Conquest' with ISBN 9780691036359 and ISBN 0691036357.

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