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The Genius of Alexander the Great

N.G.L. Hammond

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Description:By the time of his death in 323 B.C., Alexander III of Macedonia had built an empire which stretched from the eastern Mediterranean coast through Asia Minor and into the Indus valley. Even before his sudden death, Alexander had achieved mythical status throughout his kingdom, and in the centuries that followed his life became the subject of countless chronicles and biographies.N. G. L. Hammond, the foremost expert on ancient Macedonian history, here presents an account of Alexander's fabled career. Based on a thorough analysis of the ancient sources and enriched by a lifetime of research, Hammond's narrative pronounces the Macedonian conqueror a man truly deserving of the title Alexander the Great.According to Hammond, Alexander was a visionary statesman and general, the force behind a kingdom which rose above racism and nationalism to enjoy peace and prosperity. His intellect and charismatic personality, which earned him the respect, admiration, and devotion of his subjects, also help explain Alexander's endurance as a source of fascination into the present day.A preeminent historian captures the essence of the fabled Alexander in a new biography for the general readerWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Genius of Alexander the Great. To get started finding The Genius of Alexander the Great, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 220

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

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Release: 1998

ISBN: 0807823503

Description: By the time of his death in 323 B.C., Alexander III of Macedonia had built an empire which stretched from the eastern Mediterranean coast through Asia Minor and into the Indus valley. Even before his sudden death, Alexander had achieved mythical status throughout his kingdom, and in the centuries that followed his life became the subject of countless chronicles and biographies.N. G. L. Hammond, the foremost expert on ancient Macedonian history, here presents an account of Alexander's fabled career. Based on a thorough analysis of the ancient sources and enriched by a lifetime of research, Hammond's narrative pronounces the Macedonian conqueror a man truly deserving of the title Alexander the Great.According to Hammond, Alexander was a visionary statesman and general, the force behind a kingdom which rose above racism and nationalism to enjoy peace and prosperity. His intellect and charismatic personality, which earned him the respect, admiration, and devotion of his subjects, also help explain Alexander's endurance as a source of fascination into the present day.A preeminent historian captures the essence of the fabled Alexander in a new biography for the general readerWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Genius of Alexander the Great. To get started finding The Genius of Alexander the Great, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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