Richard Billows is a historian specializing in the Classical Mediterranean, with a particular focus on the Hellenistic world after Alexander. His academic background includes degrees from Oxford University and the University of California, Berkeley. His research delves into the intricate political and cultural landscapes of ancient Greece and its successors. Billows brings a scholar's depth to understanding the complexities of this pivotal era.
This thoroughly up to date English biography provides an account of Caesar's life it is both lively and engaging, offering an imaginative recounting of actions and events, while giving a thorough coverage and analysis.
Called by Plutarch 'the oldest and greatest of Alexander's successors,' Antigonos the One-Eyed (382-301 BC) was the dominant figure during the first half of the Diadoch period, ruling most of the Asian territory conquered by the Macedonians during his final twenty years. This book provides a detailed study of this great general and administrator.
The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC is not only the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians but, arguably a defining event for Western civilisation. This title presents an overview of the Greek world at a time leading up to Marathon.
Challenges the myth of Alexander the Great as pioneer and visionary
The origin and early development of the city-state -- Economic growth : a necessary condition for the city-state -- The spear : warfare and the city-state -- The pebble : collective decision making and the city-state -- The scroll : literacy and the city-state -- Conclusion : Literate citizen-warriors and city-state culture -- Appendix 1: A note on the sources -- Appendix 2: Aristotle's Politeiai -- Appendix 3: Overseas settlements and Metropoleis.