By the time of his death in 323 B.C., Alexander III of Macedonia had built an empire that stretched from the eastern Mediterranean coast through Asia Minor and into the Indus valley. Even before his sudden death, Alexander had achieved mythical status throughout his kingdom,...
By the time of his death in 323 B.C., Alexander III of Macedonia had built an empire that stretched from the eastern Mediterranean coast through Asia Minor and into the Indus valley. Even before his sudden death, Alexander had achieved mythical status throughout his kingdom,...
In what respects was Alexander 'Great'? It is an exciting task for
the historian to answer that question, and in this fascinating study Nicholas Hammond
undertakes it with enthusiasm. His thorough acquaintance with the
ancient sources enables him to judge whether the...