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Alexander the Great: Historical Sources in Translation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780631228202)
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Waldemar Heckel
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xThis source book presents new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy.
- Includes substantial extracts of texts written by historians, geographers, biographers and military writers.
- A general introduction and introductions to each chapter set the sources in context.
- Also includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's expedition.
Author: Waldemar Heckel
ISBN-10: 0631228209
ISBN-13: 9780631228202
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2004
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d
Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2004 pg. 348
By Waldemar Heckel
xWaldemar Heckel is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Calgary. He was a founding editor of the Ancient History Bulletin and is the author of numerous books and articles, including The Last Days and Testament of Alexander the Great (1988), The Marshals of Alexander's Empire (1992), and The Wars of Alexander the Great (2002).
J. C. Yardley is Professor of Classics at the University of Ottawa and a past President of the Classical Association of Canada. His publications include translations of Quintus Curtius' History of Alexander, Livy 31-40, and Justin's Epitome of Trogus. His latest work is Justin and Pompeius Trogus (2003).
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