Alexander the Great: Historical Sources in Translation

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Waldemar Heckel, J. C. Yardley
Wiley, 2004 M01 9 - 376 pages
This source book presents new translations of the most important ancient writings on the life and legacy of Alexander the Great.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to his military conquests, death and legacy.

  • Includes substantial extracts of texts written by historians, geographers, biographers and military writers.

  • A general introduction and introductions to each chapter set the sources in context.

  • Also includes a bibliography of modern works, visual sources and a map of Alexander's
    expedition.

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About the author (2004)

Waldemar Heckel is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Calgary. He was a founding editor of the Ancient History Bulletin and is the author of numerous books and articles, including The Last Days and Testament of Alexander the Great (1988), The Marshals of Alexander’s Empire (1992), and The Wars of Alexander the Great (2002).

J. C. Yardley is Professor of Classics at the University of Ottawa and a past President of the Classical Association of Canada. His publications include translations of Quintus Curtius’ History of Alexander, Livy 31–40, and Justin’s Epitome of Trogus. His latest work is Justin and Pompeius Trogus (2003).

Bibliographic information

TitleAlexander the Great: Historical Sources in Translation
Volume 6 of Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History
EditorsWaldemar Heckel, J. C. Yardley
Editionillustrated
PublisherWiley, 2004
ISBN0631228217, 9780631228219
Length376 pages
  
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