Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC

The acclaimed ancient world historian examines the centuries-long decline of Greek powers in the face of the growing Roman threat.



Towards the middle of the third century BC, the Hellenistic kingdoms were near their peak. In terms of population, economy, and military power, each was vastly superior to Rome, not to mention in fields such as medicine, architecture, science, philosophy, and literature. But over the next two and a half centuries, Rome would eventually conquer these kingdoms whil...