From Arrian to Alexander: Studies in Historical Interpretation
This book provides a new perspective on the sources of Alexander's reign by rigorously examining the methods of historians of the time, particularly those of Arrian. Revealing Arrian's attitude toward his subject matter, approach to sources, techniques in writing speeches, and the degree to which he imposed his own judgement of his subject matter, Bosworth presents a clearer and more accurate picture of the persona of Alexander the Great, while offering new insights into two vital problems of documentation—the Royal Journals and the purported Last Plans.
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From Arrian to Alexander: Studies in Historical Interpretation
This book provides a new perspective on the sources of Alexander's reign by rigorously examining the methods of historians of the time, particularly those of Arrian. Revealing Arrian's attitude toward his subject matter, approach to sources, techniques in writing speeches, and the degree to which he imposed his own judgement of his subject matter, Bosworth presents a clearer and more accurate picture of the persona of Alexander the Great, while offering new insights into two vital problems of documentation—the Royal Journals and the purported Last Plans.
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From Arrian to Alexander: Studies in Historical Interpretation

From Arrian to Alexander: Studies in Historical Interpretation

by A. B. Bosworth
From Arrian to Alexander: Studies in Historical Interpretation

From Arrian to Alexander: Studies in Historical Interpretation

by A. B. Bosworth

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This book provides a new perspective on the sources of Alexander's reign by rigorously examining the methods of historians of the time, particularly those of Arrian. Revealing Arrian's attitude toward his subject matter, approach to sources, techniques in writing speeches, and the degree to which he imposed his own judgement of his subject matter, Bosworth presents a clearer and more accurate picture of the persona of Alexander the Great, while offering new insights into two vital problems of documentation—the Royal Journals and the purported Last Plans.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780198148630
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 12/07/2000
Series: Oxford Scholarly Classics Series
Pages: 236
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.69(d)
Lexile: 1490L (what's this?)

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University of Western Australia
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