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.

Waldemar Heckel is Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Calgary/Canada. Johannes Heinrichs is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cologne/Germany. Sabine Müller is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Marburg/Germany. Frances Pownall is Professor of Classics at the University of Alberta, Edmonton/Canada.