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Heckel, Waldemar (EDT); Yardley, John C. (EDT)
Language: English
Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2004
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- Title
- Alexander the Great : Historical Texts in Translation
- Author
- Heckel, Waldemar (EDT); Yardley, John C. (EDT)
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0631228217
- ISBN 13
- 9780631228219
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.
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About the Author
J. C. Yardley is Professor of Classics at the University of Ottawa and a past President of the Classical Association of Canada. His publications include translations of Quintus Curtius’ History of Alexander, Livy 31–40, and Justin’s Epitome of Trogus. His latest work is Justin and Pompeius Trogus (2003).
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