The Historians of Alexander the Great

Bibliographic Data

ID23719004
AuthorsAndrea Zambrini (corresponding author)
Year2007
Pages193-202
Publication date2007-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeOTHER
VenueA Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography (JOURNAL)
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/9781405185110.ch17
OpenAlexW2755413970
ISBN9781405185110
LanguageEN
Citations received7

Although Alexander is certainly not Christ, he is similarly a fleeting topic of study. Often subjected to different studies for different objectives, the figure of the incomparable and unmatched Conqueror, who disappeared at the climax of his glory and on the threshold of new projects, acquires with time the mythical characteristics of one who can represent everything that others want to attribute to him. The uniqueness of his actions, aspirations, and innovations can support any given dispensation in view of the poor historical record.

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