House of Seleucus

Discover the fascinating history of the Seleucid dynasty in House of Seleucus by Edwyn Robert Bevan. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2015, this insightful paperback spans 356 pages, meticulously detailing the rise and fall of one of the most significant empires in the Hellenistic period. Bevan, a noted scholar of early Christianity and ancient history, expertly combines written and archaeological sources to illuminate the establishment of this eastern empire by Seleucus, a prominent successor of Alexander the Great. This comprehensive work, originally published in 1902, is essential for anyone interested in ancient history and the intricate dynamics of power during this transformative era. Dive into House of Seleucus and explore the legacy of the Seleucids that shaped the course of history.