Alexander the Great: King, Commander and Statesman

by N.G.L. Hammond, Michael Prichard

By any measure Alexander was a remarkable individual. Each age produces its own interpretations of him. Alexander remains a fascinating subject for specialists, and this study is very able. The author is a historian of note, an Honorary Fellow of Cambridge University, and a lifelong student of his subject.

"This book has been eagerly awaited. It presents Alexander as he functioned. The hero-worship came later." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)

Genres: History, Biography, Greece, Ancient History

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First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Lars Wachsmuth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dieses Buch stellt eine Chronologie von Alexanders Leben dar, wobei der Autor als Historiker versucht, die jeweils authentischste, glaubwürdigste Quelle zu identifizieren und heranzuziehen. Gut zu lesen, einen Stern ziehe ich ab, weil ich mir noch mehr Tiefe und Hintergründe gewünscht hätte.

[Richard Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

An outstanding scholarly account of one of the great historical heroes. Thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in a pragmatic account of Alexander’s life and times.