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Comprising relevant selections from the four ancient writers whose portraits of Alexander the Great still survive--Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius--this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in Alexander's life. The Introduction sets these works in historical context, stretching from the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War through Alexander's conquest of Asia, and provides an assessment of Alexander's historical importance as well as a survey of the central controversies surrounding his personality, aims and intentions. This edition includes a timeline, maps, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index.
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James Romm is the James H. Ottoway, Jr. Associate Professor of Classics at Bard College. He is also the editor of Herodotus, On the War for Greek Freedom: Selections from the Histories (Hackett Publishing Company, 2003), and Plutarch, Lives that Made Greek History.
Titel: Alexander The Great: Selections from Arrian,...
Verlag: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: Paperback
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Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Gift inscription to ffep. A bit of very minor creasing to wraps. ; Comprising relevant selections from the four ancient writers whose portraits of Alexander the Great still survive--Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius--this volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in Alexander's life. The Introduction sets these works in historical context, stretching from the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War through Alexander's conquest of Asia, and provides an assessment of Alexander's historical importance as well as a survey of the central controversies surrounding his personality, aims and intentions. This edition includes a timeline, maps, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index. ; 224 pages. Artikel-Nr. 38859
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Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780872207271. Artikel-Nr. 9785061
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Paperback. Zustand: Gut. XXIX, 193 p.: Maps. leicht berieben, Buchschnitt an einigen Stellen leicht angeschmutzt, Bleistiftanmerkung auf Schmutztitel, sonst gut und innen sauber / slightly rubbed, book edges lightly soiled in some places, pencil annotation on half title, otherwise good and clean inside. - Comprising relevant selections from the four ancient writers whose portraits of Alexander the Great still surviveArrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtiusthis volume provides a complete narrative of the important events in Alexander's life. The Introduction sets these events in historical context, stretching from the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War through Alexander's conquest of Asia, and provides an assessment of Alexander's historical importance as well as a survey of the central controversies surrounding his personality, aims, and intentions. This edition includes a timeline, maps, a bibliography, a glossary, and an index. / Contents Introduction Chronology Maps I. Alexander, Prince of Macedonia (356-336 b.c.e.) a. The youth and upbringing of Alexander b. The battle of Chaeronea c. The rift between Philip and Alexander d. The assassination of Philip II. Alexander in Europe (Autumn 336-Winter 335 b.c.e.) a. The northern campaigns b. The Theban revolt III. The War with DariusPhase I (Spring 334-Autumn 332 b.c.e.) a. The battle of the Granicus b. The war at sea c. The battle of Issus d. The siege of Tyre IV. The Egyptian Interlude (Autumn 332-Spring 331 b.c.e.) V The War with DariusPhase II (Summer 331-Summer 330 b.c.e.) a. The battle of Gaugamela b. The capture of the spoils c. The pursuit of the King VI. The Central Asian Campaigns (Summer 330-Spring 327 b.c.e.) a. The Philotas affair and the killing of Parmenio b. The capture of Bessus c. The war with Spitamenes d. The death of Cleitus e. The proskynesis crisis f. The conspiracy of the pages g. The Sogdian and Chorienian rocks VII. The Invasion of India (Spring 327-Summer 325 b.c.e.) a. The capture of Aornos Rock b. The Nysa revels c. The war with Porus d. The Hyphasis mutiny e. The Indus voyage and the attack on the Malli f. The Gedrosia march VIII. The Final Phase (Autumn 325-Spring 323 b.c.e.) a. The death of Calanus b. The Susa weddings c. The mutiny at Opis d. The death of Hephaestion e. Alexander's illness and death Glossary of Names, Places, Peoples, and Military Terms Bibliographical Note Index of Proper Names. ISBN 9780872207271 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 248. Artikel-Nr. 1199767
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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. paperback / softback edition. 193 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock. Artikel-Nr. 0872207277
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