Carney Elizabeth Olympias

<P>The definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, this is the first modern biography of Olympias.</P><P></P><P>Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, Elizabeth Carney penetrates myth, fiction and sexual politics and conducts a close examination of Olympias through historical and literary sources, and brings her to life as she places the figure in the context of her own ancient, brutal political world.</P><P></P><P>Individual examinations look at:</P><UL><LI>the role of Greek religion in Olympias'' life</LI><LI>literary and artistic traditions about Olympias found throughout the later ancient periods</LI><LI>varying representations of Olympias found in the major ancient sources.</LI></UL><P></P><P>An absolutely compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Greek, Classical, or women’s history.</P>