Alexander the Great: selections from Arrian, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius

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 histori...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Ancient Greek
Latin
Published: Indianapolis [u.a.] Hackett Pub. Co. 2005
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XXIX, 193 S. Kt.
ISBN:0872207285
0872207277