The History of Agathocles (Illustrated Edition)

H.J.W. Tillyard

• 17 februari 2012
• 9781619824522

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Agathocles was King of Sicily, ruling between 304 to 289 B.C. Born to a potter, Agathocles joined the army but was banished for attempting to overthrow the government of Syracuse. He returned in 317 with an army and declared himself tyrant of Syracuse. Agathocles warred with Carthage until 306 B.C. , after which he conquered the better part of Sicily. This edition of The History of Agathocles includes images of ancient Sicily, Carthage, Utica, and more. A table of contents is also included for easier navigation.