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Genre/Form: | Biographies |
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Named Person: | Alexandre, le Grand; Alexandre, roi de Macédoine |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Carol G Thomas |
ISBN: | 0631232451 9780631232452 |
OCLC Number: | 470976317 |
Notes: | Bibliogr. p. [224]-236. |
Description: | 1 v. (XI-254 p.) : illustrations, cartes ; 24 cm |
Contents: | List of Figures. List of Maps. Preface. Introduction. 1. Basic Facts, Generally Uncontested, of Alexander's Life. 2. Being Macedonian. 3. Being an Argead. 4. Being a Neighbor of Greece. 5. Surviving by Might. 6. Meeting the Distant Threat. 7. Reconstructing Alexander. Bibliography. Index. |
Series Title: | Blackwell ancient lives |
Responsibility: | Carol G. Thomas. |
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"Thomas' approach is refreshingly broad and sensible." (Greece & Rome, 2008) "Would serve well as one of several works offered to an undergraduate class ... The work is well written and clearly presented." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review) "Will provide a basic introduction to her subject which some teachers and students may find helpful." (Journal of Classics Teaching) "An engaging and persuasive book, which offers a new perspective ... .It will maintain the interest of specialists ... yet remain accessible to the general reader." (Canadian Journal of History) Read more...
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