{"product_id":"history-of-the-greek-world-323-146-b-c-rare-books","title":"History of the Greek World, 323-146 B.C. by Max Cary [Rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3wthpu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eHistory of the Greek World, 323–146 B.C.\u003c\/em\u003e by Max Cary is a detailed historical study of the Hellenistic period, which begins with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. and ends with the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 B.C. The book explains how Alexander’s vast empire fragmented into several Hellenistic kingdoms ruled by his generals, such as the Ptolemies in Egypt and the Seleucids in Asia. It describes the political struggles, wars, and shifting alliances among these successor states, as well as their cultural achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eCary also highlights the spread of Greek language, art, philosophy, and science across the Mediterranean and Near East during this period, showing how Greek culture blended with local traditions. The book further examines the gradual decline of Greek independence as Rome rose to power, ultimately absorbing the Greek world into its empire after the fall of Corinth. It is both a political history and a cultural account of one of the most influential eras in ancient history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xj49wp\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1714\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMax Cary was a British classical historian and scholar known for his expertise in ancient Greek and Roman history. He served as a professor at the University of Oxford and made significant contributions to the study of classical civilizations. Cary wrote several respected academic works that focus on ancient political systems, historical developments, and cultural interactions in the Mediterranean world. His writing is known for its clarity, scholarly depth, and careful use of historical sources, making complex ancient history accessible to students and readers of classical studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270563229953,"sku":"2UHNZVVNL-Used","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/323.webp?v=1691058796","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/history-of-the-greek-world-323-146-b-c-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}