Greek Life and Thought from the Age of Alexander to the Roman Conquest

""Greek Life and Thought from the Age of Alexander to the Roman Conquest"" is a comprehensive book by J.P. Mahaffy that explores the social, cultural, and intellectual developments of ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period. The book covers the period from the reign of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE to the Roman conquest of Greece in the 2nd century BCE. Mahaffy delves into various aspects of Greek life, including politics, religion, philosophy, art, literature, and science. He examines the impact of Alexander's conquests on Greek society and culture, as well as the influence of Greek ideas on the Roman Empire. The book also discusses the major figures of the Hellenistic period, such as Aristotle, Epicurus, and Zeno, and their contributions to Greek thought. Mahaffy explores the rise of Stoicism and Epicureanism, two influential philosophical schools that emerged during this time. Overall, ""Greek Life and Thought from the Age of Alexander to the Roman Conquest"" provides a comprehensive overview of the Hellenistic period and its significance in shaping the course of Western civilization. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and culture.1887. Contents: The Immediate Effect of Alexander's Conquests on Social Life in Greece; The Revolution in Hellenic Life Made by Alexander's Ideas; The Diadochi as Executors of Alexander's Ideas; The Younger Generation of Diadochi and the Princesses of Their Day; Home Politics During the Wars of the Diadochi; The Relation of Art and Literature to the Social Life of the Period; The Serious Side of Greek Society-The Religion of the Day; The Golden Age of the Hellenistic World; Alexandria and Its Rivals; The Alexandria of Philadelphus, Antioch, etc.; The Literature of Alexandria Under the First and Second Ptolemies; Alexandrian Literature; The City Life of the Third Century B.C. and Its Effects Upon the Civilisation of the Age; Pergamum and Its Position in the Hellenistic World; The Mercantile Aspects of Hellenism, Leagues and Federations, Arbitration, Public Credit; The Greece of Aratus; The Inner Life of the Period; The Crisis of Hellenism; The Gradual Subjection of Hellenism to Rome-The Crisis in Greece and the Settlement of Asia Minor; Decaying Hellenism in Syria-Its Collision with Judaism; Decaying Hellenism in Egypt; Polybius and His Age; and The Importation of Hellenism to Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.