Alexander the Great: A New Life
- ISBN-10
- 1400079195
- ISBN-13
- 9781400079193
- Series
- Alexander the Great
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 368
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Author
- Paul Cartledge
Description
An analysis of Alexander the Great's political and military accomplishments traces the path of his armies while charting the course of his influence, citing his impact on military tactics, scholarship, and politics.
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