At his death in 323 BC, Alexander the Great ruled an empire
stretching from the Balkans to India, yet the best accounts we have
of his life were written hundreds of years after his death. This
book presents new translations of the most important ancient
writings on Alexanders life and legacy.
Substantial extracts from Greek and Latin authors are arranged
thematically and presented in such a way that the reader can
compare different reports of the same events. They provide
comprehensive coverage of Alexander, from his family background to
his military conquests, death, and legacy. Accounts by historians
are complemented by passages from geographers, biographers, and
military writers.
Waldemar Heckel, one of the foremost Alexander scholars in the
world, provides an introduction and commentary outlining Alexanders
career, and discussing the sources, both extant and lost. He also
supplies a bibliography of the most significant modern works on
Alexander. Visual evidence is included, and a map of Alexanders
expedition guides readers through the military campaigns.
Reviews:
This volume provides an excellent selection of source materials
with judicious commentary and up-to-date references. The elusive
Alexander has never been so accessible to undergraduates. This
volume seems destined to become a standard in our classrooms.'
'Professor Frank Holt, University of Houston'
This well-conceived and brilliantly executed book will be a boon to
lecturers, teachers, and students of Alexander alike.' 'Dr
Pat Wheatley, University of Queensland'
A review has to answer one simple question: is it advisable to buy
this book? This time, the answer is an unqualified yes. Heckel and
Yardley have collected many sources on the reign of Alexander and
offer admirable translations and fine explanations...their book is
to be recommended to anyone studying the reign of Alexander.'
'Jona Lendering, Bryn Mawr Classical Review'
Table of contents:
List Of Plates.
Abbreviations.
Map 1.
Map 2.
Introduction.
Part I: Macedonian Background:
1. Early History Of Macedonia.
2. Macedonians And Greeks: Language, Culture, Attitudes.
3. The King, Aristocracy And Macedonian Institutions.
Part II: Philip II, Father Of Alexander The Great:
4. Philips Marriages.
5. His Death.
6. A Comparison Of Philip And Alexander.
Part III: Alexanders Family, Youth, Appearance And Character:
7. His Parents And Mythical Ancestors.
8. His Siblings.
9. His Education.
10. Alexanders Body: His Appearance, His Appetites (For Food And
Sex), His Health.
11. His Attitude Towards Sex.
12. His Drinking, Personal Habits, And Health.
13. Alexanders Character, Intellect, And Moderation.
14. Alexander And Bucephalas.
Part IV: The Persians And Their Empire:
15. The Empire Before Alexanders Accession.
16. Persian Wealth And Displays Of Opulence.
17. Death Of Darius III.
Part V: Alexander And The Greeks.
18. The Panhellenic Crusade.
19. Treatment Of Greek Mercenaries Who Fought Against
Macedon.
20. Greek Ambassadors To The Great King Captured By
Alexander.
21. Resistance To Alexander In His Absence.
Part VI: The Army And War:
22. Numbers And Preparations.
23. Major Battles.
24. The Sieges And Smaller Battles.
Part VII: Alexander And The Barbarians:
25. Alexander Adopts Persian Dress And Practices.
26. The Attempt To Introduce Proskynesis.
27. Mixed Marriages.
28. The Epigoni And The Appointment Of Orientals In The Army.
29. The Persian Seal.
30. The Tomb Of Cyrus The Great.
31. Macedonian Reaction To Alexanders Orientalism.
Part VIII: Alexander And Women:
32. His Mother, Olympias.
33. Sisygambis And Stateira.
34. The Amazon Queen.
35. Timocleia Of Thebes.
36. The Wife Of Spitamenes.
37. Alexander And Roxane.
38. Alexander And Cleophis.
Part IX: Gods And Heroes:
39. Imitation And Emulation Of Heroes.
40. The Gordian Knot.
41. Amun (Ammon) And Alexanders 'Divinity'.
Part X: Conspiracy And Mutiny:
42. General Account Of His Savagery.
43. Alexander The Lyncestian.
44. The Elimination Of Philotas And Parmenion.
45. Cleitus.
46. Callisthenes And The Hermolaus Conspiracy.
47. Coenus Opposes Alexander At The Hyphasis (Beas) River.
48. Rivalry Between Craterus And Hephaestion.
49. The Opis Mutiny.
Part XI: Alexanders Final Days, Final Plans And The Division Of
Power After His Death:
50. Death Of Alexander.
51. Rumours Of Poisoning.
52. The Hypomnemata And The Final Plans Of Alexander.
53. Alexanders Will And The Division Of Power After His
Death.
Part XII: Alexander And The Romans:
54. A Roman View Of Alexanders Conquests.
Part XIII: Alexanders Legacy:
55. The Foundation Of Alexandria In Egypt.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.
"This volume provides an excellent selection of source materials with judicious commentary and up--to--date references. The elusive Alexander has never been so accessible to undergraduates. This volume seems destined to become a standard in our classrooms." Professor Frank Holt, University of Houston "This well--conceived and brilliantly executed book will be a boon to lecturers, teachers, and students of Alexander alike." Dr Pat Wheatley, University of Queensland "A review has to answer one simple question: is it advisable to buy this book? This time, the answer is an unqualified yes. Heckel and Yardley have collected many sources on the reign of Alexander and offer admirable translations and fine explanations...their book is to be recommended to anyone studying the reign of Alexander." Jona Lendering, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Waldemar Heckel is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Calgary.
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List Of Plates. List of Abbreviations. Preface. Map: Alexandera s Campaignes 334--323 BC. Stemma 1: The Family of Philip II and Alexander. Stermma2: The Family of Olympias. Translatora s Note. Introduction. Part I: Macedonian Background. 1. Early History Of Macedonia. 2. Macedonians And Greeks: Language Culture Attitudes. 3. The King Aristocracy And Macedonian Institutions. Part II: Philip II Father Of Alexander The Great:. 4. Philip's Marriages. 5. Philipa s Death. 6. A Comparison Of Philip And Alexander. Part III: Alexander's Family Youth Appearance And Character. 7. Alexander's Parents And Mythical Ancestors. 8. Alexander's Siblings: A Warlike Half--Sister and a Mentally Defective Half--Brother. 9. Alexander's Education. 10. Alexander's Body. 11. Alexander's Attitude towards Sex. 12. Alexander's Drinking Personal Habits And Health. 13. Alexander's Character Intellect And Moderation. 14. Alexander And Bucephalas. Part IV: The Persians And their Empire:. 15. The Empire before Alexander's Accession. 16. Persian Wealth And Displays Of Opulence. 17. Death Of Darius III. Part V: Alexander And the Greeks. 18. The Panhellenic Crusade. 19. Alexandera s Punishment of those Greeks who Opposed Him. 20. Greek Ambassadors To The Great King Captured By Alexander. 21. Resistance To Alexander In His Absence. 22. Alexander and the Greek Cities of Asia Minor. Part VI: The Army And War:. 23. Financial Resources and Military Strength. 24. Major Battles. 25. Sieges And Smaller Battles. Part VII: Alexander And The Barbarians. 26. Alexander Adopts Persian Dress And Practices. 27. The Attempt To Introduce Proskynesis. 28. Mixed Marriages. 29. The Epigoni And The Appointment Of Orientals In The Army. 30. The Persian Seal. 31. The Tomb Of Cyrus The Great. 32. Macedonian Reaction To Alexander's Orientalism. Part VIII: Alexander And Women. 33. Alexander and his "Mothers": Olympias Ada and Sisygambis. 34. The Captive Persian Queens. 35. The Amazon Queen. 36. Timocleia Of Thebes. 37. The Wife Of Spitamenes. 38. Alexander And Roxane. 39. Alexander And Cleophis. Part IX: Gods And Heroes. 40. Imitation And Emulation Of Achilles Heracles and Dionysus. 40. The Gordian Knot. 41. Amun (Ammon) And Alexander's "Divinity". Part X: Alexander and the Macedonians: Disaffection Conspiracy And Mutiny. 42. General Account Of Alexander Savagery. 43. Alexander The Lyncestian. 44. The Elimination Of Philotas And Parmenion. 45. Cleitus. 46. Callisthenes And The Hermolaus Conspiracy. 47. Coenus Opposes Alexander At The Hyphasis (Beas) River. 48. Rivalry Between Craterus And Hephaestion. 49. Harpalus Alexandera s Imperial Treasurer. 49. The 'Opis Mutiny'. Part XI: Alexander's Final Days Final Plans And The Division Of Power After His Death. 50. Death Of Alexander. 51. Rumours Of Poisoning. 52. The Hypomnemata And The Final Plans Of Alexander. 53. Alexander's Will And The Division Of Power After His Death. Part XII: Alexander And The Romans:. 54. A Roman View Of Alexander's Conquests. 55. Did the Romans Send an Embassy to Alexander?. 56. Could Alexander have Conquered the Romans?. 57. Roman Imitation and Emulation of Alexander. Part XIII: Cities Founded by Alexander. 58. Alexandria In Egypt. 59. Alexandria in the Hindu Kush (Parapamisus). 60. Alexandria--Eschate (Alexandria on the Iaxartes). 61. Bucephala and Nicaea on the Hydaspes (Jhelum). 62. Alexandria in Carmania. 63. Alexandria in Susiana. 64. Foundations Amongst the Cossaeans. 65. Glossary. 66. Bibliography. 67. Index. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
