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Ancient Illyricum: A Beginner's History
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ISBN10: 1105669629
ISBN13: 9781105669620
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Feb 11 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781105669620
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: Feb 11 2026
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ancient Illyricum was a land of rugged mountains, coastal strongholds, fierce tribes, and powerful cultural crossroads, where the Adriatic world met the emerging forces of classical antiquity. This book explores the origins, societies, and legacy of the Illyrian peoples, tracing their rise from scattered tribal communities to formidable regional powers that challenged Greek colonies and later confronted the expanding Roman Republic. Through warfare, piracy, diplomacy, and trade, Illyricum played a pivotal yet often overlooked role in shaping Balkan and Mediterranean history. Blending archaeology, classical sources, and modern scholarship, the narrative brings to life the political struggles, distinctive warrior culture, and enduring influence of a civilization that stood at the edge of empires yet helped define the ancient world.
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