Thames & Hudson Ltd Book Alexander The Great : The Heroic Ideal

Thames & Hudson Ltd Book Alexander The Great : The Heroic Ideal

Product Description

A concise examination of how Alexander the Great has been framed as a heroic ideal, presented in a compact 176-page paperback. The volume situates the Macedonian leader within biographical and historical contexts, offering focused analysis that foregrounds mythmaking, leadership archetypes, and how the figure has shaped perceptions of conquest and virtue. Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd, this edition compiles accessible insights for readers seeking a structured overview without an exhaustive battlefield-by-battle account.

Product Details
PublisherThames & Hudson Ltd
Pages176
Edition1
FormatPaperback
SubjectAlexander the Great
CategoryHistorical Biographies
Details
  • Pages: 176
  • Edition: 1
  • Format: Paperback (Paperback) - 176 pages
Advantages
  • Concise, readable overview of the heroic ideal surrounding Alexander the Great
  • Paperback format for easy handling and portability
  • Scholarly framing of biographical and historical contexts
Disadvantages
  • Limited depth due to the 176-page length
  • Focus on the heroic ideal may underemphasize broader historical complexities
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