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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
January 2022
Print publication year:
2022
Online ISBN:
9781316711798

Book description

Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC) has for over 2000 years been one of the best recognized names from antiquity. He set about creating his own legend in his lifetime, and subsequent writers and political actors developed it. He acquired the surname 'Great' by the Roman period, and the Alexander Romance transmitted his legendary biography to every language of medieval Europe and the Middle East. As well as an adventurer who sought the secret of immortality and discussed the purpose of life with the naked sages of India, he became a model for military achievement as well as a religious prophet bringing Christianity (in the Crusades) and Islam (in the Qur'an and beyond) to the regions he conquered. This innovative and fascinating volume explores these and many other facets of his reception in various cultures around the world, right up to the present and his role in gay activism.

Reviews

'… all students of Alexander will find something of interest in this superb work … Highly recommended.'

S. M. Burstein Source: Choice

‘The volume is richly illustrated, showing representations of Alexander across all sorts of media, including film, play, and opera. Each chapter introduces its own rich and absorbing world.’

Murray Dahm Source: Ancient History

‘A rewarding inspection of a demanding theme written by experts in their field and as such extremely helpful to Alexander specialists and not only.’

Elias Koulakiotis Source: GNOMON

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