The Genius of Alexander the Great - Brossura

Hammond, N.G.L.

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ISBN 10: 0715633414 ISBN 13: 9780715633410

Casa editrice: Bristol Classical Press, 2004

Riassunto

In what respects was Alexander 'Great'? It is an exciting task for the historian to answer that question, and in this fascinating study Nicholas Hammond undertakes it with enthusiasm. His thorough acquaintance with the ancient sources enables him to judge whether the many recorded incidents of Alexander's brilliant life are drawn from reliable contemporaries or fictional writers. As a commander of men of many races, Alexander was and is incomparable. As a statesman he envisaged, and to some extent created, an ecumenical kingdom which rose above race and nation and which enjoyed peace and prosperity, extending from his birthplace in Macedonia to the borders of Kashmir. His intellect and charismatic personality so fascinated those he conquered that they served in his army and administration and adopted him as the hero of their quasi-mythical romances. We have much to learn today from this genius of a man who died having achieved so much at the age of thirty-two.

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L'autore:

N.G.L. Hammond was Professor of Greek at Gonville and Caius College, and an Honorary Fellow of Clare College, University of Cambridge. His publications include The History of Macedonia, Philip of Macedon and Studies in Greek History; he collaborated on The Oxford Classical Dictionary and The Cambridge Ancient History.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Bristol Classical Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0715633414
• ISBN 13: 9780715633410
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 248