The Genius of Alexander the Great - Softcover

Hammond, N.G.L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715633414 ISBN 13: 9780715633410

Publisher: Bristol Classical Press, 2004

Synopsis

In what respects was Alexander 'Great'? It is an exciting task for
the historian to answer that question, and in this fascinating study Nicholas Hammond
undertakes it with enthusiasm. His thorough acquaintance with the
ancient sources enables him to judge whether the many recorded
incidents of Alexander's brilliant life are drawn from reliable
contemporaries or fictional writers.

As a commander of men of
many races, Alexander was and is incomparable. As a statesman he
envisaged, and to some extent created, an ecumenical kingdom which rose
above race and nation and which enjoyed peace and prosperity, extending
from his birthplace in Macedonia to the borders of Kashmir. His
intellect and charismatic personality so fascinated those he conquered
that they served in his army and administration and adopted him as the
hero of their quasi-mythical romances. We have much to learn today from
this genius of a man who died having achieved so much at the age of
thirty-two.

About this title

About the Author

N.G.L. Hammond was Professor of Greek at Gonville and Caius College, and an Honorary Fellow of Clare College, University of Cambridge. His publications include The History of Macedonia, Philip of Macedon and Studies in Greek History; he collaborated on The Oxford Classical Dictionary and The Cambridge Ancient History.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0715633414
• ISBN 13: 9780715633410
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 248