Alexander The Great

by J.R. Hamilton

In taking account of recent research and in reassesing the markedly contradictory contemporary sources, J.R. Hamilton present a far less attractive but no less compelling portrait of Alexander than Tarn’s classic study. The discussion ranges from Alexander’s Macedonian background and relations with Philip to his request for deification and his death, and the economic achievements of his reign are stressed alongside the military.

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction, Read For School

196 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1973

Reviews

[Macey · Rating 4 out of 5]

classics assessment due today help

[Maisie B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Legally blonde

[Niamh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recently speed read this book as part of my revision for my Classical Studies A level and it is a gold mine of good information. I would highly recommend it for anyone studying Classics or who is interested in Alexander the Great. It explains things really well and draws on a wide range of sources, examining and evaluating each. It also includes a really helpful map in the back.

[Ruby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ignore this, I just realized I never actually marked it as read lol

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and I learned a lot. Not exactly riveting, but I still really enjoyed it.

[Grant McCallum · Rating 3 out of 5]