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Olympias: Mother of Alexander the Great (Women of the Ancient World)
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Olympias: Mother of Alexander the Great (Women of the Ancient World) Paperback - 2006 - 1st Edition

by Carney, Elizabeth

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  • Title Olympias: Mother of Alexander the Great (Women of the Ancient World)
  • Author Carney, Elizabeth
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, London
  • Date 2006-06-08
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 0415333172.G
  • ISBN 9780415333177 / 0415333172
  • Weight 0.83 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.24 x 6.28 x 0.53 in (23.47 x 15.95 x 1.35 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Greece
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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The definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, this is the first modern biography of Olympias.

Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, Elizabeth Carney penetrates myth, fiction and sexual politics and conducts a close examination of Olympias through historical and literary sources, and brings her to life as she places the figure in the context of her own ancient, brutal political world.

Individual examinations look at:

  • the role of Greek religion in Olympias' life
  • literary and artistic traditions about Olympias found throughout the later ancient periods
  • varying representations of Olympias found in the major ancient sources.

An absolutely compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Greek, Classical, or women's history.