<i>A History of the Hellenistic World</i> provides an engaging look at the Macedonian monarchies in the period following the reign of Alexander the Great, and examines their impact on the Greek world.<ul><li>Offers a clearly organized narrative with particular emphasis on state and governmental structures<li>Makes extensive use of inscriptions in translation to illustrate the continuing vitality of the Greek city states prior to the Roman conquest<li>Emphasizes the specific Macedonian origins of all active participants in the creation of the Hellenistic world<li>Highlights the relationships between Greek city-states and Macedonian monarchies</ul>