CLA160H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Theocritus, Corinthian Order, Arrian
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Topics: acropolis and politics, macedon and alexander, hellenistic kingdoms, hellenistic culture i. ii. iii. iv. Alexander argued that philip is the true conqueror setup of the kingdom was mainly done by philip consequences of his actions were enormous, after the death of his father. Philip empire only lasted about a decade because of his early death died at 33 years of age the hellenistic world historical time period after the death of alexander . Greek mainland was modified, as well as the near east and egypt. Key issues: historical contexts of acropolis buildings, historical context of alexander and whether he is admirable, whether the hellenistic world was greek or multicultural, what was new about the hellenistic culture. Acropolis building program by pericles perhaps built with the tribute from allies controversially used money given by allies to build a naval fleet according to ancient sources built in the 440s, 430s b. c. slave labour, silver/gold/ivory materials.