Ancient wrecks hint at trade in the Roman Empire
The wreck of a Roman ship with its cargo largely intact has been found off the Italian coast. The ship, estimated to be more than twenty metres (66 foot) long, has
PRELIMINARIES
Seleucus, Chandragupta, And Megasthenes
After the death of Alexander the Great, his empire was carved up by his generals. Within two decades, they took the royal title and established their own dynasties. The competition between these successor states characterized the Hellenistic period.
