The Treasures Of Alexander The Great
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Author | : Frank L. Holt |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2016-03-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0190469714 |
War, the most profitable economic activity in the ancient world, transferred wealth from the vanquished to the victor. Invasions, sieges, massacres, annexations, and mass deportations all redistributed property with dramatic consequences for kings and commoners alike. No conqueror ever captured more people or property in so short a lifetime than Alexander the Great in the late fourth century BC. For all its savagery, the creation of Alexander's empire has generally been hailed as a positive economic event for all concerned. Even those harshly critical of Alexander today tend to praise his plundering of Persia as a means of liberating the moribund resources of the East. To test this popular interpretation, The Treasures of Alexander the Great investigates the kinds and quantities of treasure seized by the Macedonian king, from gold and silver to land and slaves. It reveals what became of the king's wealth and what Alexander's redistribution of these vast resources can tell us about his much-disputed policies and personality. Though Alexander owed his vast fortune to war, battle also distracted him from competently managing his spoils and much was wasted, embezzled, deliberately destroyed, or idled unprofitably. The Treasures of Alexander the Great provides a long-overdue and accessible account of Alexander's wealth and its enormous impact on the ancient world.
Author | : Benjamin Ide Wheeler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 624 |
Release | : 1900 |
Genre | : Greece |
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Author | : Thomas R. Martin |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2012-09-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1139576534 |
Everything we know about Alexander comes from ancient sources, which agree unanimously that he was extraordinary and greater than everyday mortals. From his birth into a hypercompetitive world of royal women through his training under the eyes and fists of stern soldiers and the piercing intellect of Aristotle; through friendships, rivalries, conquests and negotiations; through acts of generosity and acts of murder, this book explains who Alexander was, what motivated him, where he succeeded (in his own eyes) and where he failed, and how he believed that he earned a new 'mixed' nature combining the human and the divine. This book explains what made Alexander 'Great' according to the people and expectations of his time and place and rejects modern judgments asserted on the basis of an implicit moral superiority to antiquity.
Author | : Charles Mercer |
Publisher | : New Word City |
Total Pages | : 99 |
Release | : 2015-11-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1612309194 |
Alexander the Great has fascinated people for centuries - and still does. Here, from award-winning historian and journalist Charles Mercer, is the story of the military genius who became a king at twenty told with all the color and drama characteristic of Alexander's time.
Author | : Jacob Abbott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1900 |
Genre | : Generals |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Waldemar Heckel |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-03-09 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781405130820 |
Alexander the Great: A New History combines traditional scholarship with contemporary research to offer an innovative treatment of one of history's most famous figures. Written by leading experts in the field Looks at a wide range of diverse topics including Alexander's religious views, his entourage during his campaign East, his sexuality, the influence of his legacy, and his representations in art and cinema Discusses Alexander's influence, from his impact on his contemporaries to his portrayals in recent Hollywood films A highly informed and enjoyable resource for students and interested general readers
Author | : |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780761457008 |
A fascinating history of one of the most successful military leaders of all time.
Author | : Edward M. Anson |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2013-04-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0826445217 |
Alexander the Great's life and career are here examined through the major issues surrounding his reign. What were Alexander's ultimate ambitions? Why did he pursue his own deification while alive? Did he actually set the world in 'a new groove' as has been claimed by some scholars? And was his death natural or the result of a murderous conspiracy? Each of the key themes, arranged as chapters, will be presented in approximately chronological order so that readers unfamiliar with the life of Alexander will be able to follow the narrative. The themes are tied to the major controversies and questions surrounding Alexander's career and legacy. Each chapter includes a discussion of the major academic positions on each issue, and includes a full and up-to-date bibliography and an evaluation of the historical evidence. All source material is in translation. Designed to bring new clarity to the contentious history of Alexander the Great, this is an ideal introduction to one of history's most controversial figures.
Author | : Samuel Willard Crompton |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 111 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Generals |
ISBN | : 0791072193 |
Describes the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great of Macedonia.
Author | : Jacob Abbott |
Publisher | : Franklin Classics |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2018-10-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780342118427 |
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