This is the first lexicon focusing exclusively on Argead Makedonia. Spanning from the mythical
foundation of the realm to the death of the last Argead ruler Alexander IV 247 entries
written by 44 international scholars provide information on central aspects of the politics
culture society and economy of Argead Makedonia on the ancient evidence and on scholarly
issues. Argead Makedonia emerged in the 7th century BC. From the late 6th century to its rise
to hegemony under Philip II in the 4th century BC it formed part of Mediterranean history and
crossed the paths of the Greek poleis the Persian Empire and neighbouring regions such as
Thessaly Illyria and Thrace.
