Alexander the Great : from his death to the present day

Alexander the Great : from his death to the present day / John Boardman.

Author/creator	Boardman, John author.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2019]
Description	x, 160 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Subject(s)	Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.--Legends. Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.--Art. Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.--In literature. Generals--Greece --Biography. Greece--History --Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C. Greece--Kings and rulers --Biography.

Summary	Alexander's defeat of the Persian Empire in 331 BC captured the popular imagination, inspiring an endless series of stories and representations that emerged shortly after his death and continues today. An art historian and archaeologist, Boardman draws on his deep knowledge of Alexander and the ancient world to reflect on the most interesting and emblematic depictions of this towering historical figure.0Some of the stories in this book relate to historical events associated with Alexander's military career and some to the fantasy that has been woven around him, and Boardman relates each with his customary verve and erudition. From Alexander's biographers in ancient Greece to the illustrated Alexander "Romances" of the Middle Ages to operas, films, and even modern cartoons, this generously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating cultural journey as it delivers a perfect pairing of subject and author.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/form	Biography.
Genre/form	History.
ISBN	9780691181752 hardcover
ISBN	0691181756 hardcover

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	DF234.2 .B63 2019	✔ Available	Place Hold