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- catalog abstract "Among Alexander's successors, Lysimachus is the forgotten man; when he is recalled it is usually as a brutal oppressor of the Greeks, or conversely, as a mediocre man spurred into action only late in life by a domineering woman. As the first full-length study of Lysimachus in the English language, this book aims to reassess Lysimachus achievement, which although ephemeral, foreshadowed the growth of the Pergamene and Byzantine empires. Helen Lund sets Lysimachus' actions against the backcloth of the early Hellenistic world, marked by extreme political instability and constant warfare, but also by great developments in city building, portraiture and numismatics. His practice in warfare, kingship and government is compared and contrasted with that of his contemporaries, his predecessors and his successors in order to set his achievement in the context of a continuum of imperial rule in Asia Minor. The evidence for Lysimachus' rule is set in its literary, political and social contexts. Covering Lysimachus' rise from governor of the obscure satrapy of Thrace to ruler of a vast Hellespontcentred kingdom, this book analyses his skills as warrior and diplomat and examines the factors which motivated him at each stage of his career. As well as presenting original and important material which demonstrates Lysimachus' social and political significance, Helen Lund discusses images of Lysimachus in literature, his contribution to early Hellenistic kingship ritual and royal propaganda and offers a completely fresh approach to the dynastic struggle which ended his career. The book is written in a clear and lively style and will appeal to all students of ancient Greek history.".
- catalog contributor b3988676.
- catalog coverage "Greece History Macedonian Hegemony, 323 B.C.-281 B.C.".
- catalog coverage "Greece History Macedonian Hegemony, 323-281 B.C.".
- catalog coverage "Macedonia History Diadochi, 323 B.C.-276 B.C.".
- catalog coverage "Macedonia History Diadochi, 323-276 B.C.".
- catalog coverage "Thrace Kings and rulers Biography.".
- catalog created "1992.".
- catalog date "1992".
- catalog date "1992.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1992.".
- catalog description "Among Alexander's successors, Lysimachus is the forgotten man; when he is recalled it is usually as a brutal oppressor of the Greeks, or conversely, as a mediocre man spurred into action only late in life by a domineering woman. As the first full-length study of Lysimachus in the English language, this book aims to reassess Lysimachus achievement, which although ephemeral, foreshadowed the growth of the Pergamene and Byzantine empires.".
- catalog description "As well as presenting original and important material which demonstrates Lysimachus' social and political significance, Helen Lund discusses images of Lysimachus in literature, his contribution to early Hellenistic kingship ritual and royal propaganda and offers a completely fresh approach to the dynastic struggle which ended his career. The book is written in a clear and lively style and will appeal to all students of ancient Greek history.".
- catalog description "Helen Lund sets Lysimachus' actions against the backcloth of the early Hellenistic world, marked by extreme political instability and constant warfare, but also by great developments in city building, portraiture and numismatics. His practice in warfare, kingship and government is compared and contrasted with that of his contemporaries, his predecessors and his successors in order to set his achievement in the context of a continuum of imperial rule in Asia Minor. The evidence for Lysimachus' rule is set in its literary, political and social contexts. Covering Lysimachus' rise from governor of the obscure satrapy of Thrace to ruler of a vast Hellespontcentred kingdom, this book analyses his skills as warrior and diplomat and examines the factors which motivated him at each stage of his career.".
- catalog description "I Thrace and the West Pontic coast in the fourth century BC -- II Western Asia Minor in the time of Lysimachus -- 1. The Road to Babylon: Family Background, Early Career and 'Character' -- 2. Thrace and Pontus -- 3. The Acquisition of Empire: Ambition, Enmity and Alliance -- 4. After Ipsus: The Empire Extended -- 5. Governor of the Greeks -- 6. Kingship, Cult and Court -- 7. Scheming Women and Senile Decay? The Last Days of Lysimachus -- Appendix I: Lysimachus and the problem of Prienean autonomy.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-275) and index.".
- catalog extent "xii, 287 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0415070619".
- catalog issued "1992".
- catalog issued "1992.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; New York : Routledge,".
- catalog spatial "Greece History Macedonian Hegemony, 323 B.C.-281 B.C.".
- catalog spatial "Greece History Macedonian Hegemony, 323-281 B.C.".
- catalog spatial "Macedonia History Diadochi, 323 B.C.-276 B.C.".
- catalog spatial "Macedonia History Diadochi, 323-276 B.C.".
- catalog spatial "Thrace Kings and rulers Biography.".
- catalog subject "938/.08/092 B 20".
- catalog subject "DF235.48.L97 L86 1992".
- catalog subject "Lysimachus, King of Thrace, approximately 361 B.C.-281 B.C.".
- catalog tableOfContents "I Thrace and the West Pontic coast in the fourth century BC -- II Western Asia Minor in the time of Lysimachus -- 1. The Road to Babylon: Family Background, Early Career and 'Character' -- 2. Thrace and Pontus -- 3. The Acquisition of Empire: Ambition, Enmity and Alliance -- 4. After Ipsus: The Empire Extended -- 5. Governor of the Greeks -- 6. Kingship, Cult and Court -- 7. Scheming Women and Senile Decay? The Last Days of Lysimachus -- Appendix I: Lysimachus and the problem of Prienean autonomy.".
- catalog title "Lysimachus : a study in early Hellenistic kingship / Helen S. Lund.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".