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The Hellenistic World: Using Coins as Sources

By Peter Thonemann

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2016
ISBN
1107086965, 9781107086968
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
34 MB (36069342 bytes)
Edition
Hardcover
Pages
260\251
Time added
2018-12-14 07:34:48

Description

Coinage is one of our key sources for the rich and fascinating history of the Hellenistic world (323-31 BC). This book provides students of the period with an up-to-date introduction to Hellenistic gold, silver and bronze coins in their cultural and economic contexts. It also offers new perspectives on four major themes in contemporary Hellenistic history: globalisation, identity, political economy and ideology. With more than 250 illustrations, and written in a lucid and accessible style, this book sheds new light on the diverse and multicultural societies of the Hellenistic world, from Alexander to Augustus. The author assumes no prior knowledge of Hellenistic history, and all Greek and Latin texts are translated throughout.

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