This volume addresses the period beginning with the reign of Alexander the Great (336 BCE) and ending with the death of Cleopatra VII (30 BCE). Important focuses include Alexander's reign, the character of the kingdoms that emerged after his death, political, social, economic, and cultural developments, and his legacy. This volume provides an introduction to research debates and contains an extensive bibliography.

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Peter-Franz Mittag, University of Cologne, Germany.