The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon
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The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon
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Author : Quintus Curtius Rufus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1673
The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon written by Quintus Curtius Rufus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1673 with categories.
The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon
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Author : Quintus Curtius Rufus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1670
The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon written by Quintus Curtius Rufus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1670 with categories.
The Life Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon In Ten Books
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Author : Quint Curci Ruf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-19
The Life Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon In Ten Books written by Quint Curci Ruf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-19 with History categories.
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The Life Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon
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The Life Death Of Alexander The Great
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Author : Quintus Curtius Rufus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1674
The Life Death Of Alexander The Great written by Quintus Curtius Rufus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1674 with categories.
Cassander Of Macedon
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-09-14
Cassander Of Macedon written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-14 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great was on top of the world. Never a man to sit on his hands or rest upon his laurels, Alexander began planning his future campaigns, which may have included attempts to subdue the Arabian Peninsula or make another incursion into India. But fate had other plans for the young Macedonian king. One night, while feasting with his admiral Nearchus, he drank too much and took to bed with a fever. At first, it seemed like the fever was merely a consequence of his excess, and there was not much concern for his health, but when a week had elapsed and there was still no sign of his getting better, his friends and generals began to grow concerned. The fever grew, consuming him to the point that he could barely speak. After two weeks, on June 11, 323 BCE, Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Hegemon of the League of Corinth, King of Kings, died. On his deathbed, some historians claim that when he was pressed to name a successor, Alexander muttered that his empire should go "to the strongest." Other sources claim that he passed his signet ring to his general Perdiccas, thereby naming him successor, but whatever his choices were or may have been, they were ignored. While the generals all subscribed to spreading Greek culture, they also had the loyalty of their own soldiers at their backs, and they would tear each other apart in a vicious internal struggle that lasted almost half a century before four factions emerged victorious: Macedonia; the Seleucid Empire in the east; the Kingdom of Pergamon in Asia Minor; and the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. During the course of these wars, Alexander's only heir, the posthumously born Alexander IV, was murdered, extinguishing his bloodline for ever. Although it was an incredibly important period in world history, it is sometimes as confusing as it is frustrating for historians because the allegiances of the generals changed constantly and historical sources are often biased in some regards and utterly lacking in others. Although none of these men were able to replicate Alexander the Great's territorial success, a few carved out sizable empires and were able to establish long-lasting political dynasties. Ptolemy I brought Egypt back to a central position of power in the region, and Seleucus I built a strong empire on the ruins of ancient Babylonia, but other generals, such as Perdiccas, were killed early on in the fighting and slipped into relative obscurity. Cassander was a Macedonian general who was involved in the Diadochi Wars, and for a time it looked like he was going to be the biggest winner among the Macedonians. Cassander became the king of Macedon, had direct influence over most of southern Greece, and was courted by the other kings and generals in their conflicts against each other. Although he was younger than most of Alexander's other generals and not immediately considered a "successor" general, he was the son of Antipater, who was among Alexander's most successful strategists. Perhaps owing to his background, Cassander was able to prove himself repeatedly on the battlefield until he earned the respect of his peers. However, just as Cassander was at the apex of his power, things quickly came to an end for him due to shifting alliances and the constantly changing power dynamics in the Hellenic world. Cassander of Macedon: The Life and Legacy of the King Who Ruled Greece after the Death of Alexander the Great looks at his tumultuous reign and how he affected the world in the wake of Alexander. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Cassander like never before.
The Last Will And Testament Of Alexander The Great
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Author : David Grant
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-09-30
The Last Will And Testament Of Alexander The Great written by David Grant and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-30 with History categories.
A re-assessment of Alexander the Great's death, exposing a conspiracy by Alexander's generals after his death to undermine his empire. Alexander the Great conquered the largest empire the world had ever seen while still in his twenties but fell fatally ill in Babylon before reaching 33 years old. His wife Roxanne was still pregnant with what would be his only legitimate son, so there was no clear-cut heir. The surviving accounts of his dying days differ on crucial detail, with the most popular version claiming Alexander uttered ‘to the strongest’ when asked to nominate a successor on his deathbed. Decades of ‘civil war’ ensued as Alexander’s hard-won empire was torn asunder by generals in the bloody ‘funeral games’ his alleged final words heralded in. The fighting for supremacy inevitably led to the extermination of his bloodline. But was Alexander really so short-sighted and irresponsible? Finally, after 2,340 years, the mystery is unravelled. In a forensic first, David Grant presents a compelling case for what he terms the ‘greatest succession cover up of all time’. Alexander’s lost Last Will and Testament is given new credibility and Grant deciphers events that led to its erasure from history by the generals who wanted to carve up the empire for themselves.
Who Was Alexander The Great
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Author : Kathryn Waterfield
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2016-06-07
Who Was Alexander The Great written by Kathryn Waterfield and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in.
Alexander The Great
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Author : Edward M. Anson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-04-11
Alexander The Great written by Edward M. Anson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-11 with History categories.
Alexander the Great's life and career are here examined through the major issues surrounding his reign. What were Alexander's ultimate ambitions? Why did he pursue his own deification while alive? Did he actually set the world in 'a new groove' as has been claimed by some scholars? And was his death natural or the result of a murderous conspiracy? Each of the key themes, arranged as chapters, will be presented in approximately chronological order so that readers unfamiliar with the life of Alexander will be able to follow the narrative. The themes are tied to the major controversies and questions surrounding Alexander's career and legacy. Each chapter includes a discussion of the major academic positions on each issue, and includes a full and up-to-date bibliography and an evaluation of the historical evidence. All source material is in translation. Designed to bring new clarity to the contentious history of Alexander the Great, this is an ideal introduction to one of history's most controversial figures.
The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon
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Author : Quintus Curtius Rufus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1673
The Life And Death Of Alexander The Great King Of Macedon written by Quintus Curtius Rufus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1673 with categories.