Alexander the Great in His World by Carol G Thomas
In Alexander the Great in his World, Carol G. Thomas places this powerful figure within the context of his time, place, culture, and pedigree in order to discover what influences and elements from the world around him aided in the rise of his incredible life and career.
Thomas' approach is refreshingly broad and sensible(Greece & Rome, 2008) Would serve well as one of several works offered to an undergraduate class ... The work is well written and clearly presented. (Bryn Mawr Classical Review) Will provide a basic introduction to her subject which some teachers and students may find helpful. (Journal of Classics Teaching) An engaging and persuasive book, which offers a new perspective ... .It will maintain the interest of specialists ... yet remain accessible to the general reader. (Canadian Journal of History)
Carol G. Thomas is Professor of Greek History at the University of Washington. She is the author of many books on Ancient Greece including The Trojan War (2005), Finding People in Early Greece (2005), and Earliest Civilizations: Ancient Greece and the Near East, 3000-200BC (1982).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780631232452 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631232451 |
| Title | Alexander the Great in His World |
| Author | Carol G Thomas |
| Series | Blackwell Ancient Lives |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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