Antiochus The Great

Name: Antiochus The Great
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Michael Taylor

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Pen & Sword Military
01 December 2021

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

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. Although repulsed by Ptolemy IV at the Battle of Raphia, his eastern campaigns reaffirmed Seleucid hegemony as far as modern Afghanistan and Pakistan. Returning westward, he defeated Ptolemy V at Panion (200 BC) and succeeded in adding Koile Syria to the Seleucid realm. At the height of his powers, he challenged growing Roman power, unimpressed by their recent successes against Carthage and Macedon. His expeditionary force was crushed at Thermopylae and evacuated. Refusing to bow before Roman demands, Antiochus energetically mobilized against Roman invasion, but was again decisively defeated at the epic battle of Magnesia. Despite the loss of territory and prestige enshrined in the subsequent Peace of Apamea, Antiochus III left the Seleucid Empire in far better condition than he found it. Although sometimes presented as a failure against the unstoppable might of Rome, Antiochus III must rank as one of the most energetic and effective rulers of the Ancient world. In addition to discussing the career of Antiochus III, Michael Taylor examines Seleucid military organisation and royal administration.

AUTHOR: Michael Taylor has a history degree from Princeton University and an MA from the University of California, where has also taught Greek and Roman history. A Lieutenant in the National Guard, he saw service in Kuwait and Iraq in 2007/8 and is currently deployed with the NATO force in Kosovo. He has been decorated for meritorious conduct. He is a regular contributor to Ancient Warfare magazine.

By: Michael Taylor
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781399085243
ISBN 10: 1399085247
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 December 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Taylor has a history degree from Princeton University and an MA from the University of California, where has also taught Greek and Roman history. A Lieutenant in the National Guard, he saw service in Kuwait and Iraq in 2007/8 and is currently deployed with the NATO force in Kosovo. He has been decorated for meritorious conduct. He is a regular contributor to Ancient Warfare magazine

Reviews for Antiochus The Great

... full of events ...the author narrates in a compelling style...wealth of informational aspects-- Bryn Mawr Classical Review ...very interesting reading about a man who declared himself the champion of Greek freedom against Roman domination, only to be defeated. -- Toy Solder & Model Figure an excellent work for anyone interested in ancient history; informative, lively, and quite readable. -- The NYMAS Review