The Progress Of Hellenism In Alexander's Empire

By John Pentland Mahaffy

Book Overview

The Progress of Hellenism in Alexander's Empire is a historical book written by John Pentland Mahaffy. The book examines the expansion of Greek culture and influence during the reign of Alexander the Great and the subsequent Hellenistic period. Mahaffy analyzes the ways in which Greek language, philosophy, art, and architecture spread throughout the vast territories conquered by Alexander, including Egypt, Persia, and India. He also explores the interactions between Greek culture and the various non-Greek cultures that existed within the empire. Throughout the book, Mahaffy emphasizes the importance of Alexander's conquests in shaping the course of Western civilization. He argues that the spread of Hellenism laid the groundwork for the development of a unified Mediterranean culture, which would eventually give rise to the Roman Empire. Overall, The Progress of Hellenism in Alexander's Empire is a detailed and insightful examination of one of the most significant periods in ancient history. It offers a comprehensive overview of the cultural, political, and social changes that occurred during this time, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the origins of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428616624
• ISBN13: 9781428616622
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"