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Hugh Bowden Oxford University PressOxford, 1. ed., 1. impression, 2014 jul 24
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Alexander the Great became king of Macedon in 336 BC, when he was only 20 years old, and died at the age of 32, twelve years later. During his reign he conquered the Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire that had ever existed, leading his army from Greece to Pakistan, and from the Libyan desert to the steppes of Central Asia. His meteoric career, as leader of an alliance of Greek cities, Pharaoh of Egypt, and King of Persia, had a profound effect on the world he moved through. Even in his lifetime his achievements became legendary and in the centuries that following his story was told and retold throughout Europe and the East. Greek became the language of power in the Eastern Mediterranean and much of the Near East, as powerful Macedonian dynasts carved up Alexander's empire into kingdoms of their own, underlaying the flourishing Hellenistic civilization that emerged after his death.
But what do we really know about Alexander? In this Very Short Introduction , Hugh Bowden goes behind the usual historical accounts of Alexander's life and career. Instead, he focuses on the evidence from Alexander's own time -- letters from officials in Afghanistan, Babylonian diaries, records from Egyptian temples -- to try and understand how Alexander appeared to those who encountered him. In doing so he also demonstrates the profound influence the legends of his life have had on our historical understanding and the controversy they continue to generate worldwide.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Bowden, Hugh
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IRL Press at Oxford University Press
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Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
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German Historical Institute London
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OUP Oxford
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Very short introductions, 393, First edition, Oxford, 2014
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United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom
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Very Short Introductions, New York, 2014
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Very Short Introductions, 1, 2014
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Illustrated, US, 2014
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In 336 Bc Alexander The Great Became King Of Macedon. During His Twelve Year Reign He Conquered The Achaemenid Persian Empire, The Largest To Have Yet Existed, And In The Process Had A Profound Effect On The World He Moved Through. In This Examination Of His Life And Career, Hugh Bowden Explores His Cultural And Historical Legacy. Before Alexander -- Prince : Alexander In The Macedonian Court -- Warrior : Alexander's Army -- Commander : Alexander And The Greeks -- Pharaoh : Alexander And Egypt -- King Of The World : Alexander And Persia -- Traveller : Alexander In Afghanistan And Pakistan -- Doomed To Die : Alexander In Babylon -- After Alexander. Hugh Bowden. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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Alexander the Great: A Very Short Introduction demonstrates the profound influence the legends of Alexander's life have had on our historical understanding of him by focusing on the evidence from his own time. Aged just 20, Alexander the Great became king of Macedon in 336 bc; he died aged 32. During his reign, he conquered the Achaemenid Persian Empire, the largest empire that had ever existed, leading his army from Greece to Pakistan, and from the Libyan desert to the steppes of Central Asia. He had a profound effect on the world he moved through and his achievements became legendary both in his lifetime and in the centuries that followed.
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