Edward M Anson / Alexander the Great Themes and Issues 2013

Description: Alexander the Great: Themes and Issues Author: Edward M. Anson Title: Alexander the Great: Themes and Issues Publication: Bloomsbury Academic, 2013 Description: Paperback. New trade softcover in glossy printed wraps. (5.51 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes bibliography, index, chronology, and maps. xiii, 226 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New. Alexander the Great's life and career are here examined through the major issues surrounding his reign. What were Alexander's ultimate ambitions? Why did he pursue his own deification while alive? How did he administer his conquests? Did he actually set the world in ‘a new groove' as has been claimed by some scholars? Each of the key themes, arranged as chapters, will be presented in approximately chronological order so that readers unfamiliar with the life of Alexander will be able to follow the narrative. The themes are tied to the major controversies and questions surrounding Alexander's career and legacy. Each chapter includes a discussion of the major academic positions on each issue, and includes a full and up-to-date bibliography and an evaluation of the historical evidence. All source material is in translation. Designed to bring new clarity to the contentious history of Alexander the Great, this is an ideal introduction to one of history's most controversial figures. Seller ID: 200683 Subject: Anthropology, Greece , Historical Biographies The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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