Alexander the Great

A Reader

Ian Worthington

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Routledge
18 November 2011

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

This exciting new edition is an indispensable guide for undergraduates to the study of Alexander the Great, showing the problems of the ancient source material, and making it clear that there is no single approach to be taken. The twelve thematic chapters contain a broad selection of the most significant published articles about Alexander, examining the main areas of debate and discussion:

The Sources Alexander's Influences and the Macedonian Background

Alexander's Aims

Alexander's Battles and Generalship

Alexander and the Greeks

Alexander and the Persian Empire

Alexander, India and the Gedrosian Desert

From Mass Marriage to Death

Alexander and the 'Unity of Mankind'

Alexander and Deification

Alexander and Conspiracies Alexander: The 'Great'?

The Reader has the distinctive feature of translating a substantial number of the more inaccessible primary sources; each chapter is also prefaced with a succinct introduction to the topic under consideration.

Edited by: Ian Worthington
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780415667432
ISBN 10: 0415667437
Publication Date: 18 November 2011
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Children's (6-12) , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. The Sources 2. Alexander’s Influences and the Macedonian Background 3. Alexander’s Aims 4. Alexander’s Battles and Generalship 5. Alexander and the Greeks 6. Alexander and the Persian Empire 7. Alexander, India and the Gedrosian Desert 8. From Mass Marriage to Death 9. Alexander and the ‘Unity of Mankind’ 10. Alexander and Deification 11. Alexander and Conspiracies 12. Alexander: The ‘Great’?

Reviews for Alexander the Great: A Reader

This second edition constitutes a thorough revamp. Many of the newly included essays were simply written too late for the first edition; but Worthington has done much more than just take account of excellent new work, because several of the newly included essays predate the first edition. In other words, he has rethought the entire project.... Like its predecessor, the second edition is a great success and an indispensable teaching tool. - Bryn Mawr Classical Review