Alexander The Great: Selections From Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, And Quintus Curtius
by Arrian (Author), Diodorus Siculus (Author), Plutarch (Author), Quintus Curtius Rufus (Author), Pamela Mensch (Editor), James S. Romm (Editor)
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Hackett Publishing Company, 2005. Paperback. New. New trade softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (5.5 x 0.25 x 8.25 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. B&W photos and illustrations. Includes maps, tables, timeline, glossary, bibliographical notes and an index of proper names. 224 pp.
Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. 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.
Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. 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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- Title
- Alexander The Great: Selections From Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, And Quintus Curtius
- Author
- Arrian (Author), Diodorus Siculus (Author), Plutarch (Author), Quintus Curtius Rufus (Author), Pamela Mensch (Editor), James S. Romm (Editor)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0872207277
- ISBN 13
- 9780872207271
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Indianapolis, Indiana, U.s.a
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- Greek history, classical literature, military, ancient history, historical biography
- Bookseller catalogs
- Greece; Classical Literature;
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