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Philip V of Macedon in Polybius' Histories

Politics, History, and Fiction

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Philip V of Macedon in Polybius'' Histories: Politics, History, and Fiction offers a historiographical and literary study of Polybius'' portrait of Philip V and aims to advance our knowledge of both the Macedonian king and the historian. It takes a chronological and thematic approach, exploring how Polybius'' political, historiographical, and didactic aims impact the king''s depiction from beginning to end. The first half focuses on political and rhetorical aspects: it highlights the embedded Achaean perspective of the narrative and how this fundamentally shapes Philip''s image; it re-evaluates key character-defining episodes, such as the sack of Thermum and the attempt on Messene; and it problematizes Polybius'' claim that Philip became increasingly treacherous and tyrannical towards the Greeks after 215 BC. The second half explores how Polybius develops his interpretation of the king through ideological and literary means: it investigates how Polybius uses cultural politics to blacken Philip''s image and justify the exchange of Macedon and Rome as hegemonic powers in the Greek world; it rationalizes his use of a tragic mode for Philip''s last years, examining the implications this styling has for our historical understanding of the king; and it considers how tensions between Polybius'' narrative and commentary on Philip may be the result of his combination of historiographical and biographical modes of presentation. It finishes by resituating Philip in the broader context of the Histories, drawing comparisons between his portrait and that of other kings and leaders, and discussing how kings are shaped by and contribute to the arguments in the Histories.

Philip V of Macedon in Polybius' Histories

Politics, History, and Fiction

AvEmma Nicholson

E-bok

Engelska, 2023

1 721 kr

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Philip V of Macedon in Polybius'' Histories: Politics, History, and Fiction offers a historiographical and literary study of Polybius'' portrait of Philip V and aims to advance our knowledge of both the Macedonian king and the historian. It takes a chronological and thematic approach, exploring how Polybius'' political, historiographical, and didactic aims impact the king''s depiction from beginning to end. The first half focuses on political and rhetorical aspects: it highlights the embedded Achaean perspective of the narrative and how this fundamentally shapes Philip''s image; it re-evaluates key character-defining episodes, such as the sack of Thermum and the attempt on Messene; and it problematizes Polybius'' claim that Philip became increasingly treacherous and tyrannical towards the Greeks after 215 BC. The second half explores how Polybius develops his interpretation of the king through ideological and literary means: it investigates how Polybius uses cultural politics to blacken Philip''s image and justify the exchange of Macedon and Rome as hegemonic powers in the Greek world; it rationalizes his use of a tragic mode for Philip''s last years, examining the implications this styling has for our historical understanding of the king; and it considers how tensions between Polybius'' narrative and commentary on Philip may be the result of his combination of historiographical and biographical modes of presentation. It finishes by resituating Philip in the broader context of the Histories, drawing comparisons between his portrait and that of other kings and leaders, and discussing how kings are shaped by and contribute to the arguments in the Histories.

Philip V of Macedon in Polybius' Histories

Politics, History, and Fiction

AvEmma Nicholson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

2 038 kr

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Philip V of Macedon in Polybius' Histories: Politics, History, and Fiction offers a historiographical and literary study of Polybius' portrait of Philip V and aims to advance our knowledge of both the Macedonian king and the historian. It takes a chronological and thematic approach, exploring how Polybius' political, historiographical, and didactic aims impact the king's depiction from beginning to end. The first half focuses on political and rhetorical aspects: it highlights the embedded Achaean perspective of the narrative and how this fundamentally shapes Philip's image; it re-evaluates key character-defining episodes, such as the sack of Thermum and the attempt on Messene; and it problematizes Polybius' claim that Philip became increasingly treacherous and tyrannical towards the Greeks after 215 BC. The second half explores how Polybius develops his interpretation of the king through ideological and literary means: it investigates how Polybius uses cultural politics to blacken Philip's image and justify the exchange of Macedon and Rome as hegemonic powers in the Greek world; it rationalizes his use of a tragic mode for Philip's last years, examining the implications this styling has for our historical understanding of the king; and it considers how tensions between Polybius' narrative and commentary on Philip may be the result of his combination of historiographical and biographical modes of presentation. It finishes by resituating Philip in the broader context of the Histories, drawing comparisons between his portrait and that of other kings and leaders, and discussing how kings are shaped by and contribute to the arguments in the Histories.

Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity

AvJulius Guthrie,Henry Andersonm. fl.

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

2 506 kr

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This volume introduces the notion of “stranger-kingship” to the field of ancient history and evaluates its use as a new way of thinking about kingship as a political, social, and cultural phenomenon.The chapters highlight the clear and widespread value of the “stranger-king” as a new approach for understanding patterns of political life across time and space in antiquity. The volume begins with theoretical discussions of the “stranger king” and explores how the theory can be mapped onto current thinking about kingship in both Greece and Rome. The chapters then show the multifaceted ways in which this theory can be applied, testing some of its core ideas through case studies that cover Hellenistic monarchy, Greek and Roman kings, the Ptolemies of Egypt, Late Antique Roman emperors, and Ostrogothic Italy and Visigothic Iberia. The volume demonstrates that stranger-kingship has much to offer studies of ancient kingship as a heuristic tool, providing avenues for future research.Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity provides a fascinating cross-cultural study of "stranger kings", of interest to students and scholars in classical studies and the history of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity

AvEmma Nicholson,Henry Andersonm. fl.

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2025

831 kr

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This volume introduces the notion of “stranger-kingship” to the field of ancient history and evaluates its use as a new way of thinking about kingship as a political, social, and cultural phenomenon.

The chapters highlight the clear and widespread value of the “stranger-king” as a new approach for understanding patterns of political life across time and space in antiquity. The volume begins with theoretical discussions of the “stranger king” and explores how the theory can be mapped onto current thinking about kingship in both Greece and Rome. The chapters then show the multifaceted ways in which this theory can be applied, testing some of its core ideas through case studies that cover Hellenistic monarchy, Greek and Roman kings, the Ptolemies of Egypt, Late Antique Roman emperors, and Ostrogothic Italy and Visigothic Iberia. The volume demonstrates that stranger-kingship has much to offer studies of ancient kingship as a heuristic tool, providing avenues for future research.

Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity provides a fascinating cross-cultural study of "stranger kings", of interest to students and scholars in classical studies and the history of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity

AvEmma Nicholson,Henry Andersonm. fl.

E-bok

Engelska, 2025

831 kr

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This volume introduces the notion of “stranger-kingship” to the field of ancient history and evaluates its use as a new way of thinking about kingship as a political, social, and cultural phenomenon.

The chapters highlight the clear and widespread value of the “stranger-king” as a new approach for understanding patterns of political life across time and space in antiquity. The volume begins with theoretical discussions of the “stranger king” and explores how the theory can be mapped onto current thinking about kingship in both Greece and Rome. The chapters then show the multifaceted ways in which this theory can be applied, testing some of its core ideas through case studies that cover Hellenistic monarchy, Greek and Roman kings, the Ptolemies of Egypt, Late Antique Roman emperors, and Ostrogothic Italy and Visigothic Iberia. The volume demonstrates that stranger-kingship has much to offer studies of ancient kingship as a heuristic tool, providing avenues for future research.

Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity provides a fascinating cross-cultural study of "stranger kings", of interest to students and scholars in classical studies and the history of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Role of Genre in the Literary Depiction of Leadership Values in Antiquity

A Leader of Many Genres

AvAndreas Gavrielatos,Emma Nicholson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

1 479 kr

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This edited volume explores the presentation of leadership values in antiquity and the interaction between different literary genres, authors and texts. Covering the Greek and Roman literature from the fourth century BCE to the fourth century CE, the contributors examine how different ancient texts represent the characteristics of an ideal leader. For example, an historian such as Polybius was influenced by Platonic and Aristotelian political philosophy, while a poet like Lucan was influenced by the historical work of Caesar. The representation of leaders in these works offers a lens for understanding how different genres interact in shaping their values. Alongside intertextual relationships, this fruitful dialogue also reveals aspects of the conceptualization of leadership and the ideals a leader needs to aspire to in different temporal and literary contexts, sometimes even contradicting each other. In this way, Literary Genre and Leadership Values in Antiquity offers a study of leadership values in the portrayals of individuals across a range of literary genres and periods. Each chapter of this book addresses the values that define good leadership in the ancient world and their relevance to the modern world, thus stressing the complexity of the characterisation of the perfect leader in antiquity.

Easter Egg Coloring Book

A Relaxation and Stress Relieving Colouring Book with Easter Eggs 39 Easter Egg Illustrations for Relaxation and Meditation for Kids Ages 12+ and Adults Perfect Gift for Easter

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

186 kr

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Happy Easter Coloring Book

A Beautiful Collection of Fun and Easy Happy Easter Coloring Pages for Girls, Boys and Kids Ages 3-8 Easter Basket Stuffer with Cute Bunny, Easter Egg & Spring Designs Perfect Gift for Easter: Adult Bohemian Abstract and Aesthetic Simple Designs for Relaxa

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

186 kr

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Happy Easter Coloring Book for Kids

Easter Basket Stuffer with Cute Bunny, Easter Egg & Spring Designs A Beautiful Collection of Fun and Easy Happy Easter Coloring Pages for Girls, Boys and Kids Ages 4-10 Perfect Gift for Easter

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

170 kr

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Cute and Creepy Kawaii Coloring Book for Kids

Creep Kawaii Dark Coloring Book Cute and Creepy Pastel Goth, Boys and Girls, Food Kawaii Colouring Book Amazing Gift for Kawaii Lovers

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

180 kr

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Colour the Mysterious and Creepy Halloween

40 Unique Coloring Pages for Kids Ages 3-8 Amazing Gift for this Special Holiday

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

170 kr

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Creepy Halloween Activity Book

Colouring, Dot Markers, Scissor Skills, Puzzle, Mazes and Many More Activities for Kids Ages 4-8 Beautiful Gift

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

201 kr

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Mysterious Garden Coloring Book

An Adult Colouring Premium Book for Woemn, Seniors, Teens Amazing Gift Idea

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

153 kr

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Happy Easter Cut and Paste Workbook for Preschool and Toddlers

Colouring and Cutting Activity Book for Kids Ages 3+ Cut and Paste Easter and Spring Holiday Workbook Easter Basket Stuffers Perfect Idea Gift for Easter

AvEmma Nicholson

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

170 kr

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