Kings and Usurpers in the Seleukid Empire: The Men who would be King (Oxford Classical Monographs)
A detailed historical analysis of Seleukid usurpers and the contested nature of Hellenistic kingship in the ancient Near East.
About This Book
This monograph examines the phenomenon of usurpers and rival claimants within the Seleukid Empire.
It explores how legitimacy was constructed and contested among Hellenistic monarchs.
The work draws on ancient sources to analyze the political strategies of those who sought the throne.
Emphasis is placed on the broader implications for Seleukid kingship and imperial stability.
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