The Life of Alexander the Great

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The Life of Alexander the Great

Arrian

Edition year 1970
Binding Cloth
Illustrator Raymond Hawthorn
Translator Aubrey de Sélincourt
Weight 1 Kg
Pages 268
Dimensions 25.3 × 16.2 cm

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The Life of Alexander the Great, by Flavius Arrianus. Translated by Aubrey de Sélincourt. 10 two-colour wood-engravings by Raymond Hawthorn. Bound in dark blue cloth blocked with a silver medallion design. Map endleaves. Dark blue and black slipcase. 25.3x16.2cm. 268pp.

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The Life of Alexander the Great recounts the extraordinary career of the Macedonian king who created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Ascending the throne in 336 BC, Alexander launched a campaign against the Persian Empire and achieved a succession of spectacular military victories. His conquests carried him through Asia Minor, Egypt, Persia and as far as India, spreading Greek influence throughout a vast territory. The account examines his leadership, ambition and military genius while also considering the enormous cultural consequences of his campaigns and the legends that grew around him.

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