Agathocles
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.
Product details
December 2015Paperback
9781107585829
250 pages
180 × 127 × 15 mm
0.26kg
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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.