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Agathocles

Agathocles

Agathocles

H. J. W. Tillyard
December 2015
Available
Paperback
9781107585829
£24.00
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Paperback

    Originally published in 1908, this book presents a comprehensive account regarding the reign of Agathocles of Syracuse (361–289 BC). The text is divided into six chapters: 'The Authorities'; 'Agathocles as an Adventurer'; 'Agathocles as a Soldier-Prince in Sicily'; 'Agathocles' Warfare in Africa'; 'Agathocles' Last War against the Sicilians'; 'Agathocles as King'. It was awarded The Prince Consort Prize for 1908. Notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Agathocles and ancient history.

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    December 2015
    Paperback
    9781107585829
    250 pages
    180 × 127 × 15 mm
    0.26kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • List of chief books referred to
    • 1. The authorities
    • 2. Agathocles as an adventurer
    • 3. Agathocles as a soldier-prince in Sicily
    • 4. Agathocles' warfare in Africa
    • 5. Agathocles' last war against the Sicilians
    • 6. Agathocles as king
    • Index.
      Author
    • H. J. W. Tillyard