Alexander the Great: Themes and Issues. by Edward M. Anson

ISBN-13: 9781441193797 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 240 str.

Edward M Anson

Opis

Alexander the Great's life and career are here examined through the major issues surrounding his reign. What were Alexander's ultimate ambitions? Why did he pursue his own deification while alive? How did he administer his conquests? Did he actually set the world in 'a new groove' as has been claimed by some scholars? Each of the key themes, arranged as chapters, will be presented in approximately chronological order so that readers unfamiliar with the life of Alexander will be able to follow the narrative. The themes are tied to the major controversies and questions surrounding Alexander's career and legacy. Each chapter includes a discussion of the major academic positions on each issue, and includes a full and up-to-date bibliography and an evaluation of the historical evidence. All source material is in translation. Designed to bring new clarity to the contentious history of Alexander the Great, this is an ideal introduction to one of history's most controversial figures.

Recenzje

A must for the library of any scholar with an interest in Alexander and the society from which he came. Classics for All

Spis treści

Introduction 1. The Macedonian Background 2. Philip II: The Founder of Alexander's Greatness? 3. Alexander and the Greeks 4. Alexander and the Army 5. Alexander's Empire 6. Alexander and Deification 7. The End of Conquest 8. Alexander's Legacy

O autorze

Edward M. Anson is Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA. He is the author or editor of five books, including Eumenes of Cardia: A Greek among Macedonians (2004), Alexander the Great: Themes and Issues (Bloomsbury Academic, 2013) and Philip II, the Father of Alexander the Great: Themes and Issues (Bloomsbury Academic, 2020).