Alexander the Great: The Hunt for a New Past (MP3 CD) (ISBN-13: 9781433295768)

Paul Cartledge, one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Greece, illuminates the brief but iconic life of Alexander (356-323 BC), king of Macedon, conqueror of the Persian Empire, and founder of a new world order. Alexander's legacy has had a major impact on military tacticians, scholars, statesmen, adventurers, authors, and filmmakers. Cartledge brilliantly evokes Alexander's remarkable political and military accomplishments, cutting through the myths to show why he was such a great leader. He explores our endless fascination with Alexander and gives us insight into his charismatic leadership, his capacity for brutality, and his sophisticated grasp of international politics. Alexander the Great is an engaging portrait of a fascinating man and a welcome balance to the myths, legends, and skewed history that have obscured the real Alexander.

Author: Paul Cartledge
ISBN-10: 1433295768
ISBN-13: 9781433295768
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2009
Format: MP3 CD
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.30w x 0.60d