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The Cities of Seleukid Syria

The Cities of Seleukid Syria

Grainger, John D.

Hardcover

LinguisticsAncient History GeneralGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 0198146949
ISBN13: 9780198146940
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: May 31 1990
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.75 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
This is the first detailed study of the foundation, history, government, growth, and decline of the cities founded in Syria by Seleukos I in 301 B.C., shortly after the time of Alexander the Great. Focusing on the relationship between the kings and the cities in their kingdoms, Grainger reveals that former theories concerning such a relationship require drastic revision. He argues that neither the kings nor the cities intended the cities to be autonomous or independent, as they were far too reliant on royal support. Throwing fresh light on a most important period in ancient history, this study will be useful for scholars of Hellenistic, Roman, and ancient near-eastern history.

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