Alexander the Great

Author(s)

• Stoneman, Richard

Bibliographic Information

Alexander the Great

Richard Stoneman

（Lancaster pamphlets）

Routledge, 1997

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-101)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Provides an introduction to the history of Alexander and the main themes of his reign. As well as tackling problems of interpretation, the text includes: an examination of the written and other sources, and the problems of working with them; discussion of archaeological and numismatic evidence; an outline of the Macedonian background; insight into Alexander's education and ideas; an exploration of Alexander's claim to divinity; assessment of Alexander's short and long-term achievements; and a study of his influence in antiquity.

Table of Contents

Preface. List of Maps. List of Abbreviations. Chronological Table. Genealogical Table. 1. Introduction: the sources 2. The Macedonian Background 3. The Consolidation 4. The War in Asia Minor 5. Son of Ammon 6. The Conquest of Persia 7. The Expedition of India 8. Alexander in Babylon 9. Conclusion Bibliography. Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA34263773
• ISBN:
  • 0415150507
• LCCN: 97007028
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: xx, 101 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : DF234
  • DC21 : 938/.07/092
  • DC21 : B
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Alexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C
  • LCSH : Generals -- Greece -- Biography
  • LCSH : Greece -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
  • LCSH : Greece -- History -- Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA06722180