Alexander the Great: A Reader

by Ian Worthington

Book Overview

This exciting new edition is an indispensable guide for undergraduates to the study of Alexander the Great, showing the problems of the ancient source material, and making it clear that there is no single approach to be taken.
The twelve thematic chapters contain a broad selection of the most significant published articles about Alexander, examining the main areas of debate and discussion:

The Sources Alexander's Influences and the Macedonian...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415667437
• ISBN13: 9780415667432
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent collection of material

Everything you could want to know about the problems and controversies affecting Alexander will be found in this book. A gem of a book, a must for anyone interested in Greek history.