Alexander the Great / Richard Stoneman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stoneman, Richard.

Series:

Lancaster pamphlets in ancient history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.

Alexander.

Generals--Greece--Biography.

Generals.

Greece.

Greece--Kings and rulers--Biography.

Kings and rulers.

Greece--History--Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C.

History.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xi, 126 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.

Summary:

"Alexander the Great "provides a concise introduction to the career and impact of the great Macedonian conqueror and the main themes of his reign. Richard Stoneman uses primary and modern sources, together with archaeological and numismatic evidence to shed light on this influential figure. Key topics discussed include: *The Macedonian background *Alexander's education and beliefs *Alexander's conquests overseas *How far Alexander's aims differed from his achievements *Alexander's influence in antiquity The second edition has been updated throughout to take into consideration recent research and the current state of research on the Persian Empire. Also included is an expanded bibliography and a new new Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [118]-121) and index.

ISBN:

0415319323

OCLC:

54905964