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OverviewInspired in his leadership, fearless in battle, and boundless in his ambition, Alexander the Great was worshiped as a god during his lifetime, and his legend has only grown since. Inheriting his father's empire at the age of twenty, Alexander resolved to expand it, and by the time of his death at thirty-two, his empire streched from Greece to India, spanning three continents and encompassing two million square miles. Comprising selections from the writings of Arrian, Plutarch, and Quintus Curtius Rufus, this definitive biography of the greatest conqueror in history features an introduction on Alexander's enduring legacy by acclaimed British television personality and Princeton University Professor Michael Wood. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arrian , Plutarch , Quintus Curtius Rufus , Tania GergelPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: The Penguin Press Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.147kg ISBN: 9780142001400ISBN 10: 0142001406 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 28 September 2004 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAlexander the GreatChronology Introduction Map: Alexander's Empire A Note on the Texts 1. The Early Years 2. Establishing Power in Macedonia, Greece, and Northern Europe 3. The Persian Campaign(I) - from Hellespont to Gordium 4. The Persian Campaign(II) - from Cappadocia to Egypt 5. The Persian Campaign(III) - Victory in Persia 6. To the North-east Frontiers of the Persian Empire 7. East to India - the Uncompleted Campaign 8. The Retreat - from India back to Persia 9. Alexander's Final Months Sources Glossary of Main CharactersReviewsAuthor InformationTania Gergel is a lecturer in Ancient Greek Philosophy at Kings College London where her research spans Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Medecine, and Psychology. She co-translated The Greek Sophists for Penguin Classics. Michael Wood is a highly respected author and TV presenter with over eighty documentary films to his name, most recently the acclaimed In Search of Myths and Heroes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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