Isbn: 9781844157617 - the wars of alexander's successors 323-281 b.c.: commanders and campaigns (1) (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. dj. Rubbing on covers, dime size smudge on bottom of front cover, 2.5 inch smudge along spine on top of front cover, faint 1.5 inch green line on back cover. otherwise a very nicely kept copy. The pages are bright, clean, and free of tears, markings, or creases, and the binding is strong. Dust jacket has light rubbing, light wear on top and bottom of spine, light wear on corners. otherwise the dust jacket is bright, clean, attractive, and free of tears.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Else a bright, clean copy. When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his vast empire, he supposedly replied 'to the strongest'. There ensued a long series of struggles between his generals and governors for control of these territories. Most of these Diadochi (Successors) were consummate professionals who had learnt the art of war under Alexander or even his father, Philip. Few died a peaceful death and the last survivors of this tough breed were still leading their armies against each other well into their seventies. Colorful characters, epic battles, treachery and subterfuge make this a period with great appeal to anyone interested in ancient history and ancient warfare in particular. The wars shaped the map from the Balkans to India for the next couple of centuries. This first volume introduces the key personalities - characters such as Antigonos 'Monopthalmus' (the One-eyed) and his son 'Demetrius 'Poliorcetes' (the Besieger), Seleucus 'Nicator' ('the Victorious') and Ptolemy 'Soter' ('the Saviour') - and gives a narrative of the causes and course of these wars from the death of Alexander to the Battle of Corupedium (281 BC) when the last two original Diadochi faced each other one final time.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Light wear to the dust jacket. Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday in recyclable card packaging.