The History Of Agathocles

Author : H. J. W. Tillyard
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781503235908
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of Agathocles written by H. J. W. Tillyard and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a history that looks at the reign of the tyrant Agathocles of Syracuse. From the intro: "Historical authority is of two kinds, literary and material. For the life of Agathocles the chief extant writers are Diodorus Siculus, Justin, and Polyaenus; and it will make easier a true understanding of the history about to be narrated, if a short account of these writers be presented, with such facts as can be discovered as to the original sources from which they drew. Considering the importance of Agathocles' reign, there is a remarkable dearth of material remains. No building, graven stone, or bust is left to commemorate him. Of his coins indeed a long and valuable series has come down. These have been ably discussed by expert writers, and the subject forms no part of the plan of the present work. One important, but, as it happens, rather puzzling document remains to be mentioned. This is the new fragment of the so-called Parian Marble, lately found on the island, and published in 1897, This inscription gives a system of Greek chronology from the death of Philip II to the year 299. The system itself reached down to 264."

Author : Henry Julius Wetenhall Tillyard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agathocles written by Henry Julius Wetenhall Tillyard and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dexter Hoyos
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136968628
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Carthaginians written by Dexter Hoyos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-06-10 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Carthaginians reveals the complex culture, society and achievements of a famous, yet misunderstood, ancient people. Beginning as Phoenician settlers in North Africa, the Carthaginians then broadened their civilization with influences from neighbouring North African peoples, Egypt, and the Greek world. Their own cultural influence in turn spread across the Western Mediterranean as they imposed dominance over Sardinia, western Sicily, and finally southern Spain. As a stable republic Carthage earned respectful praise from Greek observers, notably Aristotle, and from many Romans – even Cato, otherwise notorious for insisting that ‘Carthage must be destroyed’. Carthage matched the great city-state of Syracuse in power and ambition, then clashed with Rome for mastery of the Mediterranean West. For a time, led by her greatest general Hannibal, she did become the leading power between the Atlantic and the Adriatic. It was chiefly after her destruction in 146 BC that Carthage came to be depicted by Greeks and Romans as an alien civilization, harsh, gloomy and bloodstained. Demonising the victim eased the embarrassment of Rome’s aggression; Virgil in his Aeneid was one of the few to offer a more sensitive vision. Exploring both written and archaeological evidence, The Carthaginians reveals a complex, multicultural and innovative people whose achievements left an indelible impact on their Roman conquerors and on history.

Author : Henry Tillyard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781957583105
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Agathocles written by Henry Tillyard and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agathocles was the Warrior-Prince of Syracuse, who through his own ability and will, took the polis for himself and propelled it to ever greater heights. Much in the mold of Alexander, Agathocles leveraged his military skill to secure the wellbeing of himself and his country. Distilled from the three classical sources and expertly weaved together, Henry Tillyard does an excellent job of synthesizing disparate elements of history and bring to life a Titan of the ancient world for modern readers. Read the story of Agathocles and feel the power of soul in yours.

Author : H. J. W. Tillyard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331290889
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agathocles (Classic Reprint) written by H. J. W. Tillyard and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Agathocles The subject of the present book, which was awarded the Prince Consort Prize in January 1908, was chosen by myself, and approved by the Electors. I have written throughout from the original authorities, but I have tried to make full use of modern writers, and to weigh the merits of their theories. On the critical side, Schubert's Geschichte des Agathokles has been most useful, as will be evident to anyone reading my first chapter. Among other writers, I have found Freeman and Holm, and, for Geography, Tissot, of great value. I saw most of the historical sites in Africa and Sicily in 1906. My views as to the battle of the Himeras were formed on the spot. All the illustrations but two are from my own photographs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Barthold Georg Niebuhr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 584 pages
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Download or read book Lectures on Ancient History, from the Earliest Times to the Taking of Alexandria by Octavianus written by Barthold Georg Niebuhr and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : H J W 1881-1968 Tillyard
Publisher : Andesite Press
ISBN 13 : 9781297760648
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agathocles written by H J W 1881-1968 Tillyard and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : H. J. W. (Henry Julius Wetenha Tillyard
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781360144351
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book AGATHOCLES written by H. J. W. (Henry Julius Wetenha Tillyard and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Richard Perrinchief
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Syracusan Tyrant, Or, The Life of Agathocles written by Richard Perrinchief and published by . This book was released on 1661 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Voltaire
Publisher : CUP Archive
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agathocles written by Voltaire and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 2014 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In AGATHOCLES the two sons of the King of Syracuse (Agathocles) strive for the hand of the same girl, and the elder is killed by the younger. The ruler can only avenge his loss by sacrificing his remaining son--but doing so would mean the end of his dynasty.