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Alexander the Great: Historical Sources in Translation (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)

By Waldemar Heckel , J. C. Yardley

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2004
ISBN
0631228209, 9780631228202
Open Library ID
OL7610567M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3085605 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
373\373
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

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'sexpedition.

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