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Routledge Alexander the Great - Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History

Name: Alexander the Great - Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History
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Alexander the Great by Richard Stoneman offers a comprehensive introduction to the life, military campaigns and lasting legacy of history's most celebrated Macedonian conqueror. This Lancaster Pamphlet examines the major themes of Alexander's reign whilst critically assessing the reliability of ancient sources, including written accounts, archaeological findings and numismatic evidence. Stoneman explores Alexander's Macedonian background and his education under Aristotle, tracing how these influences shaped his extraordinary ambitions and leadership philosophy. The book investigates Alexander's controversial claim to divinity and evaluates both his immediate conquests and his enduring impact on the ancient world. By balancing historical interpretation with primary source analysis, this study provides readers with a nuanced understanding of Alexander's achievements and his profound influence on subsequent civilisations across Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean.

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Stoneman's examination of written sources and archaeological evidence clarifies the challenges historians face when interpreting Alexander the Great's life and legacy.

The Lancaster Pamphlet explores Alexander's Macedonian background and education, revealing the formative influences that shaped his early ambitions and strategic thinking.

Detailed assessment of Alexander's claim to divinity contextualises this controversial aspect of his reign within ancient religious and political practices.

The book evaluates both short-term military conquests and long-term cultural achievements, demonstrating Alexander the Great's transformative influence on antiquity.

Numismatic and archaeological evidence presented throughout provides material support for understanding the historical reliability of ancient written accounts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415319315
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > Countries & Regions > Europe
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 September 2004
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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