The Alexander Romance by Ps.-Callisthenes: A Historical Commentary (Mnemosyne, Supplements, #399)

by Krzysztof Nawotka

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The Alexander Romance by Ps.-Callisthenes of Krzysztof Nawotka is a guide to a third century AD fictional biography of Alexander the Great, the anonymous Historia Alexandri Magni. It is a historical commentary which identifies all names and places in this piece of Greek literature approached as a source for the history of Alexander the Great, from kings, like Nectanebo II of Egypt and Darius III of Persia, to fictional characters. It discusses real and imaginary geography of the Alexander Romance. While dealing with all aspects of Ps.-Callisthenes relevant to Greek history and to Macedonia, its pays particular attention to aspects of ancient history and culture of Babylonia and Egypt and to the multi-layered foundation story of Alexandria.
  • ISBN10 9004335226
  • ISBN13 9789004335226
  • Publish Date 31 July 2017
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Brill
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 372
  • Language English