Alexander the Great in his world
Alexander the Great is one of the most celebrated figures of antiquity. This book places him within the context of his time, place, culture, and ancestry in order to discover what influences shaped his life and career. It also examines Alexander's engagement with Greek culture, especially his r...
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Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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Blackwell ancient lives
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470774236 |
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Alexander the Great is one of the most celebrated figures of antiquity. This book places him within the context of his time, place, culture, and ancestry in order to discover what influences shaped his life and career. It also examines Alexander's engagement with Greek culture, especially his relationship with Aristotle. |
Carrier Form: | xi, 254 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [224]-236) and index. |
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9780470774236 0470774231 9781405178280 1405178280 |
Index Number: | DF234 |
CLC: | K835.457 |