Antiochus The Great

de Michael Taylor

A teenage king in 223 BC, Antiochus III inherited an empire in shambles, ravaged by civil strife and eroded by territorial secessions. He proved himself a true heir of Alexander: he defeated rebel armies and embarked on a campaign of conquest and reunification. In addition to discussing the career of Antiochus III, Michael Taylor examines Seleucid military organisation and royal administration.