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Alexander the Great (Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History)
by Richard Stoneman
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Routledge (2004-09-09)
ISBN: 0415319323
EAN: 9780415319324
Dewy Decimal #: 938.07092
Paperback: 136 pages
Edition: 2
SKU: B217-1317u
Condition: Like New
Comments: UNREAD but may have minor imperfections such as a crease or mark. In stock - quick dispatch, from an efficient and professional leading British bookselling firm.
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Excellent starting point for a much discussed subject
Rating  (4)
Date: 2003-11-01
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is an excellent reader for anyone interested in Alexander the Great, its level is that of an A level student or general interest reader so don't expect the in-depth research of a university tome. The first chapter starts with a review of the original sources and goes through the main areas of study such as Alexander in Babylon, the conquests in the East, his assumption of the mantle of a God and ends with a review of what might have been if he had not taken the movie stars option and died so famously and for ever young. This is a really good introduction to the main themes of Alexander study, and has a very concise bibliography to use to explore the subject matter. So all in all the book is an excellent, informative and brief overview of a subject which has filled many, many shelves on library shelves throughout the world.
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