Grainger, John D., 1939-

The cities of Seleukid, Syria / John D. Grainger.

Oxford [England] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1990.

xi, 253 pages : maps ; 23 cm

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.

0198146949 (U.S.)
9780198146940 (U.S.)

Seleucid dynasty.
Séleucides (dynastie)
Cities and towns, Ancient Syria.
Seleucids.
Villes antiques Syrie.
Séleucides.
Cities and towns, Ancient.
Villes médiévales Syrie.
Syria History 333 B.C.-634 A.D.
Syrie Histoire 333 av. J.-C.-634.
Syria.
Syrie 333 av. J.-C.-634.
Syria Cities, ancient period

History.

Location: Library main 54714
Call No.: ID:90-B3295
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