This is an outstanding book, in terms of both photography, and the history it presents. The book has photography of some of the most beautiful, and highly rare Greek coins; including some of the most elusive of the Hellenistic portraiture. I would highly recommend this book to any Greek collector or history buff.

Currently the most comprehensive and up-to-date review of the coinages produced by the heirs of Alexander the Great. Covers all major eastern dynasties (Ptolemies, Seleucids, Attalids, etc) down to the Roman triumph at Apamea in 188 BCE. Includes 45 pages of plates illustrating over 600 coins.

Contents: - General Features of the Coinage - Alexander and the Diadochi 336-c.280 - The Balance of Power: Eastern Hellenism c.280-188 - Epilogue

Professor Grierson's works are always welcome additions to every numismatist's library and this one is no exception. This book is a beautifully illustrated and clearly narrated overview of medieval European coinage. It traces the development of the various coinages and their inter-relationship with one another in a compelling and engaging manner. Highly recommended as the introductory reference work for aspiring medieval coinage collectors.

Stylistically, this is quite possibly the best book I've read on the subject. Grierson's prose is often worth reading for its aesthetic merits alone. Indeed, the beauty of the language is superceded only by the beauty of the subject matter.

It's also as much a narrative of the revolt in the Netherlands as it is an analysis of and introduction to J.L. Motley's classic text on the same subject, from which the author quotes shamelessly. Unlike with Motley, however, there is no bias, no gross misinterpretation of the (amply provided) facts to suit some outdated ideological purpose. The tone is that of a civilized liberal British historian -- somewhat arrogant, full of pompous-sounding references and formal eloquence, but pleasantly so. There is, as I've mentioned, no shortage of obscure facts, original sources and reasonably penetrating analysis, yet the book never becomes overwhelmed by it, never loses sight of the very human drama that lies at its core.

If ever a book has embodied the idea of history as a work of art, this (rather than Motley, Prescott, etc) is it.

If you do not know anything on feudalism,I highly recommend you this book. And if you are a student in medieval hisory this book is really worth reading. The subject is fully treated and it is quite easy to read. This is a book you can allways consult if you work on feudalism.