Before & after Alexander
Subtitle: the legend and legacy of Alexander the Great
By: Richard A. Billows
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781590207406
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Kings and rulers; Generals; Influence; Biography; History
Other titles: Before and after Alexander
Description: "By the author of Marathon, an enlightening look at the historical context behind Alexander the Great, his accomplishments, and his legacy"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-326) and index.
Table of contents: title: Macedonia before Philip II; title: Philip's childhood; title: The reign of Philip; title: Philip's new model army and new model state; title: The reign of Alexander; title: The wars of the successors; title: The Hellenistic world and Hellenistic civilization; title: Aftermath: the lingering impact of Hellenistic culture.