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Quintus Curtius Rufus The History of Alexander (Paperback). Author: Quintus Curtius Rufus. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains an enigma. A compelling narrative of a turbulent era, the work recounts events on a heroic scale, detailing court intrigue, stirring speeches and brutal battles - among them, those of Macedonia's great war with Persia, which was to culminate in Alexander's final triumph over King Darius and the defeat of an ancient and mighty empire. Further DetailsTitle: The History of Alexander Condition: New Author: Quintus Curtius Rufus Translator: John Yardley Contributor: Waldemar Heckel (Introduction by), Waldemar Heckel (Notes by), John Yardley (Translated by) EAN: 9780140444124 ISBN: 9780140444124 Publisher: Penguin Classics Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0140444122 Genre: History Topic: Ancient History, Biography Release Date: 05/31/1984 Language: English, Latin Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 15mm Item Weight: 245g Description: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), who led the Macedonian army to victory in Egypt, Syria, Persia and India, was perhaps the most successful conqueror the world has ever seen. Yet although no other individual has attracted so much speculation across the centuries, Alexander himself remains an enigma. Curtius' History offers a great deal of information unobtainable from other sources of the time. A compelling narrative of a turbulent era, the work recounts events on a heroic scale, detailing court intrigue, stirring speeches and brutal battles - among them, those of Macedonia's great war with Persia, which was to culminate in Alexander's final triumph over King Darius and the defeat of an ancient and mighty empire. It also provides by far the most plausible and haunting portrait of Alexander we possess: a brilliantly realized image of a man ruined by constant good fortune in his youth. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Release Year: 1984 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
