Olympias : Mother of Alexander the Great Paperback / softback
by Elizabeth (Clemson University, South Carolina, USA) Carney
Part of the Women of the Ancient World series
Paperback / softback
Description
The definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, this is the first modern biography of Olympias. Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, Elizabeth Carney penetrates myth, fiction and sexual politics and conducts a close examination of Olympias through historical and literary sources, and brings her to life as she places the figure in the context of her own ancient, brutal political world. Individual examinations look at:the role of Greek religion in Olympias' lifeliterary and artistic traditions about Olympias found throughout the later ancient periodsvarying representations of Olympias found in the major ancient sources. An absolutely compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Greek, Classical, or women’s history.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages, 2 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:08/06/2006
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- ISBN:9780415333177
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:240 pages, 2 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Halftones, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:08/06/2006
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415333177
