Alexander's Tomb: The Two-Thousand Year Obsession to Find the Lost Conquerer

Saunders, Nicholas J.

ISBN 10: 046507202X / ISBN 13: 9780465072026

Published by Basic Books, 2006

Seller Inventory # E-9780465072026-2-2

Synopsis:

Combining cinematic drama and a sprawling historical
narrative, this gripping history is the first book to document the search
for the tomb of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great is a towering
figure in world history -his military genius and flamboyant personality
have perhaps never been surpassed. But despite our long-held fascination
with him, we have no idea where he is buried. The search for Alexander's
tomb began soon after his untimely death in 323 B.C. and continues even
today. The epic pursuit of the tomb spans continents and centuries, and
involves some of history's most iconic figures. This is the story not of a
brief and spectacular life, but of a momentous and unexplained death,
multiple burials, and the seemingly never-ending quest for a man-god's
final resting place. The journey ties together marvelous, seemingly
disparate moments in history, from the Moslem invasion of Alexandria in 641
to Napoleon's great defeat in the Battle of the Nile. Nicholas Saunders
gives us intriguing and fresh portraits of familiar figures like Napoleon,
Julius Caesar, and Howard Carter. Bringing together thousands of years of
speculation, as well as new questions about the ramifications of actually
solving the puzzle, Alexander's Tomb is a fascinating look at one of
archaeology's greatest mysteries.

About the Author:

Nicholas J. Saunders is a lecturer in the department of anthropology at University College, London, and a regular commentator on British television and radio.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Alexander's Tomb: The Two-Thousand Year ...
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good