Alexander The Great

Name: Alexander The Great
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780872207271
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Selections from Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius

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This volume presents selected writings from four ancient historians, offering a comprehensive narrative of Alexander the Great's life, from the end of the Peloponnesian War to his vast Asian conquests. The Introduction contextualises these accounts historically and examines key controversies about Alexander's personality, goals, and lasting significance. Readers will also find a timeline, maps, bibliography, glossary, and an index to deepen their understanding.
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Ideal for students of history, scholars specialising in the Macedonian era, and enthusiastic readers seeking an accessible yet detailed exploration of Alexander the Great’s life and legacy.

Comprised of relevant selections from the writings of four ancient historians, this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in the life of Alexander the Great. Includes a timeline, maps, bibliography, glossary, and index.

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Comprised of relevant selections from the writings of four ancient historians, this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in the life of Alexander the Great.

The introduction sets these works in historical context, from the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War through Alexander's conquest of Asia, and provides an assessment of Alexander's historical importance, as well as a survey of the central controversies surrounding his personality, aims and intentions.

Includes a timeline, maps, bibliography, glossary, and index.

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The translations are clear and modern, accompanied by a fresh and insightful Introduction praised as one of the best concise summaries of Alexander’s life and impact. The selection from Arrian provides a vivid and cohesive narrative, with variant sources noted without interrupting the flow, offering valuable commentary on the challenges of interpreting Alexander’s achievements. Recommended for both students and seasoned historians alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872207271

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: 3 halftones

Contributors:

Edited by James Romm
Translated by Pamela Mensch
Edited by James Romm

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 224

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History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

James Romm is Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Bard College.