Narrative Histories of The Hellenistic World

[DecimusCaesar]

Does anyone here at UNRV know of any good narrative histories of the Hellenistic World? I've got F.W Walbank's book on the subject, but his book is more of a thematic guide to the era rather than an account. Other books like Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World touches upon the lives and times of the Ptolemaic pharaohs but doesn't cover the Seleucids, Macedonians etc.

It seems odd that there is no popular account of this important period, although that might be down to me not searching hard enough for them.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Bryaxis Hecatee]

I don't know if he's been translated in the English, but Edouard Will's books "Histoire politique du monde hell

[Ursus]

http://www.unrv.com/...o-cleopatra.php

 

The first half of this book, though a little dated, may be exactly what you need.

Edited November 24, 2010 by Ursus

[DecimusCaesar]

Thanks Bryaxis and Ursus. I'll be sure to check out the Michael Grant book as I've enjoyed his books in the past.

 

Interesting how the Germans seem to dominate the field of Hellenistic studies. I'm pretty sure the Germans are the main experts on the Hittites too.