Alexander the Great: Historical Sources in Translation (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)

by Waldemar Heckel and John Yardley

Waldemar Heckel (Editor) and J. C. Yardley (Editor)

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This source book presents new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy.

  • Includes substantial extracts of texts written by historians, geographers, biographers and military writers.

  • A general introduction and introductions to each chapter set the sources in context.

  • Also includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's
    expedition.
  • ISBN13 9781405143165
  • Publish Date 13 December 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Imprint Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)