The Hellenistic World — Greece & the East (323–146 BCE), 2-Volume Scholarly Set by Claire Préaux

This exceptional two-volume set by Claire Préaux offers a sweeping and authoritative account of the Hellenistic period, from the death of Alexander the Great to the Roman conquest of Greece. Drawing on political, military, economic, and cultural sources, Préaux reconstructs the complex interplay between Greek and Eastern civilizations during a time of profound transformation. A cornerstone of French classical historiography.

Included in this set
•     Le Monde hellénistique: La Grèce et l’Orient (323–146 av. J.-C.), Volume 1 — PUF, Collection Nouvelle Clio, 1987, 398 pages. Focuses on chronology, kingship, and warfare, tracing the fragmentation of Alexander’s empire and the rise of Hellenistic monarchies.
•     Le Monde hellénistique: La Grèce et l’Orient (323–146 av. J.-C.), Volume 2 — PUF, Collection Nouvelle Clio, 1987, 372 pages. Explores administration, economy, religion, and cultural exchange across the Hellenistic kingdoms, with particular attention to Seleucid and Ptolemaic structures.

Why this set stands out
Claire Préaux’s work remains a definitive reference in Hellenistic studies. Published by Presses Universitaires de France in the prestigious Nouvelle Clio series, these volumes combine scholarly rigor with narrative clarity. A rare opportunity to acquire both volumes together—ideal for classicists, historians, and collectors of French academic publishing.

Condition: Gently used vintage copies with light shelf wear. A few passages might be underlined in pencil in some books and can be erased if desired. The first page bears the name of the original owner—Elisabeth

One only— Curated from my personal library built during years of study at the Sorbonne., ready to ship from California.

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