Greece Against Rome

The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC

De: Philip Matyszak

Narrado por: Gareth Richards

Duración: 8 h y 25 m

Resumen del Editor

The acclaimed ancient world historian examines the centuries-long decline of Greek powers in the face of the growing Roman threat.

Towards the middle of the third century BC, the Hellenistic kingdoms were near their peak. In terms of population, economy, and military power, each was vastly superior to Rome, not to mention in fields such as medicine, architecture, science, philosophy, and literature. But over the next two and a half centuries, Rome would eventually conquer these kingdoms while adopting so much of Hellenistic culture that the resultant hybrid is known as "Graeco-Roman."

In Greece Against Rome, Philip Matyszak relates this epic tale from the Hellenistic perspective. At first, the Romans appear to be little more than another small state in the barbarian west as the Hellenistic powers are consumed by war amongst themselves. It is a time of assassinations, double crosses, dynastic incest, and warfare. By the time they turn their attention to Rome, it is already too late.

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Really enjoyed the book and snark

Definitely Philip Matyszak is now one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed this story and his snark and humor throughout.

Philip if you are reading this please release an audiobook version for your rise of Hellenism book. I would really like to listen to that to get a complete picture of Hellenism.