Alexander the Great Historical Sources in Translation |
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| Editor:
| Heckel, Waldemar
Yardley, J. C. |
| Series title: | Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-470-70443-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2008 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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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.
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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.