The History of AlexanderPenguin UK, 28/04/2005 - 352 من الصفحات Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains an enigma. Curtius' History offers a great deal of information unobtainable from other sources of the time. A compelling narrative of a turbulent era, the work recounts events on a heroic scale, detailing court intrigue, stirring speeches and brutal battles - among them, those of Macedonia's great war with Persia, which was to culminate in Alexander's final triumph over King Darius and the defeat of an ancient and mighty empire. It also provides by far the most plausible and haunting portrait of Alexander we possess: a brilliantly realized image of a man ruined by constant good fortune in his youth. |
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... Alex. 11.1). The Greek states and the neighbouring barbarians wrongly equated Alexander's youth with weakness, and the new king moved quickly to crush opposition at home and abroad. First he eliminated his political rivals, especially ...
... Alex. 11.1). The Greek states and the neighbouring barbarians wrongly equated Alexander's youth with weakness, and the new king moved quickly to crush opposition at home and abroad. First he eliminated his political rivals, especially ...
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... Alex. 21.8–9). The family of Artabazus had long ruled Hellespontine Phrygia for the Great King and, although Artabazus himself had once taken refuge at Philip's court, he was among Darius' most devoted courtiers (Curt. 5.9.1; 6.5.2; cf ...
... Alex. 21.8–9). The family of Artabazus had long ruled Hellespontine Phrygia for the Great King and, although Artabazus himself had once taken refuge at Philip's court, he was among Darius' most devoted courtiers (Curt. 5.9.1; 6.5.2; cf ...
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... Alex. 11.12). We have it on the authority of Cleitarchus (F.Gr.Hist., 137 F1 = Athenaeus 4.148d–e) that the sale of the Theban captives brought in 440 talents (cf. Diod. 17.14.4). 5 Alexander now turned his attention to the Athenians ...
... Alex. 11.12). We have it on the authority of Cleitarchus (F.Gr.Hist., 137 F1 = Athenaeus 4.148d–e) that the sale of the Theban captives brought in 440 talents (cf. Diod. 17.14.4). 5 Alexander now turned his attention to the Athenians ...
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... Alex. 15.8; cf. Curt. 4.6.29; 8.4.26). Returning to the army, he held a review of his troops. The infantry numbered 32,000 (cf. Justin 11.6.2). Of these, 12,000 Macedonians, 7,000 allies, and 5,000 mercenaries were placed under ...
... Alex. 15.8; cf. Curt. 4.6.29; 8.4.26). Returning to the army, he held a review of his troops. The infantry numbered 32,000 (cf. Justin 11.6.2). Of these, 12,000 Macedonians, 7,000 allies, and 5,000 mercenaries were placed under ...
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... Alex. 16.1). When Alexander reached the river, he found the Persians well established on the far bank. Parmenion advised against crossing in the face of this opposition, but Alexander replied that, having crossed the Hellespont, he ...
... Alex. 16.1). When Alexander reached the river, he found the Persians well established on the far bank. Parmenion advised against crossing in the face of this opposition, but Alexander replied that, having crossed the Hellespont, he ...
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BOOK 4 | |
BOOK 6 | |
BOOK 10 | |
Bibliography | |
List of Abbreviations | |
Appendices | |
Index of Mythical Historical and Literary Figures | |
Index to Maps | |
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