Hellenism and the Local Communities of the Eastern Mediterranean
Author | : Boris Chrubasik |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198805663 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198805667 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hellenism and the Local Communities of the Eastern Mediterranean written by Boris Chrubasik and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The conquest of Alexander the Great was a catalyst for change throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, opening up new spaces for interaction between Greek and non-Greek cultures. In exploring these, this volume reassesses the concepts of 'Hellenism' and 'Hellenization' and their usefulness for understanding cultural exchange in this region and era