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Alexander the Great: Historical Sources in Translation

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This source book presents new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy. Includes substantial extracts of texts written by historians, geographers, biographers and military writers. A general introduction and introductions to each chapter set the sources in context. Also includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's expedition. > ;List of Plates; List of Abbreviations; Preface; Map: Alexander's Campaigns, 334-323 BC; Stemma 1: The Family of Philip II and Alexander; Stemma 2: The Family of Olympias; Translator's Note; Introduction; I: Macedonian Background; Early History of Macedonia; Macedonians and Greeks: Language, Culture, Attitudes; The King, Aristocracy, and Macedonian Institutions; II: Philip II, Father of Alexander the Great; Philip's Marriages; Philip's Death; A Comparison [...]of Philip and Alexander; III: Alexander's Family, Youth, Appearance, and Character; Alexander's Parents and Mythical Ancestors.
Request Code : ZLIB.IO18346334
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Year:
2022
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell City: Oxford
Language:
English
ISBN 10:
0470704438
ISBN 13:
9780470704431
ISBN:
9780470704431, 0470704438
Series:
Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History

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