Alexander the Great: the Making of a Myth
by Stoneman, Richard [editor]; Sims-Williams, Ursula; Edwards, Adrian S.; Toth, Peter
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About This Item
London: British Library, 2022. 302 pp. Octavo. Hardcover. Original blue cloth. Pink lettering on the spine. In a new pictorial dust jacket with a beautiful illustration of Alexander the Great on the cover. Illustrated with colour photographs of documents, manuscripts, coins and sculptures throughout the volume. Brand new. This book was developed as an accompaniment to the 2022 British Library exhibition about the life of Alexander the Great, a legendary figure who continues to captivate audiences today. It was edited by Greek scholar Richard Stoneman and it explores the life of the hero/tyrant and the rich cultures of Greece, Egypt, Persia and India that provided the background to his life. </p><p></p><p>Please note that this volume is heavy; additional shipping charges may apply. 2022
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Bookseller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 144094
- Title
- Alexander the Great: the Making of a Myth
- Author
- Stoneman, Richard [editor]; Sims-Williams, Ursula; Edwards, Adrian S.; Toth, Peter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- British Library
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2022
- Keywords
- British Library |Museum exhibits|Museums|
- Bookseller catalogs
- Archaeology;
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