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Alexander the Great (Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History) [Paperback]

RICHARD STONEMAN (Author)

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Publication Date: September 10, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0415150507 | ISBN-13: 978-0415150507

Provides an introduction to the history of Alexander and the main themes of his reign. As well as tackling problems of interpretation, the text includes: an examination of the written and other sources, and the problems of working with them; discussion of archaeological and numismatic evidence; an outline of the Macedonian background; insight into Alexander's education and ideas; an exploration of Alexander's claim to divinity; assessment of Alexander's short and long-term achievements; and a study of his influence in antiquity.

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Richard Stoneman is Senior Editor at Routledge and the author of several books on Greek History and Culture. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Routledge (September 10, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415150507
ISBN-13: 978-0415150507
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
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The kingdom of Macedon to which Alexander succeeded in 336 was an oddity in the Greek world. Read the first page

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Alexander Romance, Alexander the Great, Asia Minor, Hellenic League, Hindu Kush, Persian Empire, Peter Green, Cyrus the Great, Alexander the Lyncestian, King Alexander, Olympic Games, Trojan War

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