Agathocles
| Author | : H. J. W. Tillyard |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2015-12-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107585829 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107585821 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Download or read book Agathocles written by H. J. W. Tillyard and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
