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Discover the rich history behind Alexander the Great and his remarkable empire with Pierre Briant's acclaimed work, now available in English. This essential book offers a unique perspective on Alexander's conquests, contextualizing his extraordinary achievements within the vast tapestry of ancient Near Eastern history. Unlike traditional biographies, this detailed analysis places Alexander's short-lived empire against the backdrop of Achaemenid Persian rule and examines his impact from both the perspectives of the conquerors and the conquered.
Ideal for history buffs and scholars alike, this trade paperback edition combines thorough research with accessible writing. Briant, a leading expert on both Macedonians and Persians, masterfully outlines key stages of Alexander's conquest from the Mediterranean to Central Asia, along with the complex socio-political dynamics at play.
This edition includes a new foreword and conclusion by Briant, as well as updates to the main text that make it the definitive reference on Alexander's legacy. It features extensive thematic chapters that delve into the origins and aims of the conquest, the resistance faced by Alexander, the management of conquered territories, and the significant relationships he navigated with both Greeks and Persians. Explore the challenges of succession in the wake of Alexander's death and the implications for the Hellenistic world.
Whether you're diving into the realm of ancient history for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding, this insightful book is a must-read. Don't miss the chance to enrich your knowledge of one of history's most influential figures.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780691154459 | Format: Trade paperback (US) | Year: 2012 | Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691154459
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This is the first publication in English of Pierre Briant's classic short history of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian empire, from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. Eschewing a conventional biographical focus, this is the only book in any language that sets the rise of Alexander's short-lived empire within the broad context of ancient Near Eastern history under Achaemenid Persian rule, as well as against Alexander's Macedonian background. As a renowned historian of both the Macedonians and the Persians, Briant is uniquely able to assess Alexander's significance from the viewpoint of both the conquerors and the conquered, and to trace what changed and what stayed the same as Alexander and the Hellenistic world gained ascendancy over Darius's Persia. After a short account of Alexander's life before his landing in Asia Minor, the book gives a brief overview of the major stages of his conquest.
This background sets the stage for a series of concise thematic chapters that explore the origins and objectives of the conquest; the nature and significance of the resistance it met; the administration, defense, and exploitation of the conquered lands; the varying nature of Alexander's relations with the Macedonians, Greeks, and Persians; and the problems of succession following Alexander's death. For this translation, Briant has written a new foreword and conclusion, updated the main text and the thematic annotated bibliography, and added a substantial appendix in which he assesses the current state of scholarship on Alexander and suggests some directions for future research. More than ever, this masterful work provides an original
Ideal for history buffs and scholars alike, this trade paperback edition combines thorough research with accessible writing. Briant, a leading expert on both Macedonians and Persians, masterfully outlines key stages of Alexander's conquest from the Mediterranean to Central Asia, along with the complex socio-political dynamics at play.
This edition includes a new foreword and conclusion by Briant, as well as updates to the main text that make it the definitive reference on Alexander's legacy. It features extensive thematic chapters that delve into the origins and aims of the conquest, the resistance faced by Alexander, the management of conquered territories, and the significant relationships he navigated with both Greeks and Persians. Explore the challenges of succession in the wake of Alexander's death and the implications for the Hellenistic world.
Whether you're diving into the realm of ancient history for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding, this insightful book is a must-read. Don't miss the chance to enrich your knowledge of one of history's most influential figures.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780691154459 | Format: Trade paperback (US) | Year: 2012 | Publisher: Princeton University Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691154459
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
This is the first publication in English of Pierre Briant's classic short history of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian empire, from the Mediterranean to Central Asia. Eschewing a conventional biographical focus, this is the only book in any language that sets the rise of Alexander's short-lived empire within the broad context of ancient Near Eastern history under Achaemenid Persian rule, as well as against Alexander's Macedonian background. As a renowned historian of both the Macedonians and the Persians, Briant is uniquely able to assess Alexander's significance from the viewpoint of both the conquerors and the conquered, and to trace what changed and what stayed the same as Alexander and the Hellenistic world gained ascendancy over Darius's Persia. After a short account of Alexander's life before his landing in Asia Minor, the book gives a brief overview of the major stages of his conquest.
This background sets the stage for a series of concise thematic chapters that explore the origins and objectives of the conquest; the nature and significance of the resistance it met; the administration, defense, and exploitation of the conquered lands; the varying nature of Alexander's relations with the Macedonians, Greeks, and Persians; and the problems of succession following Alexander's death. For this translation, Briant has written a new foreword and conclusion, updated the main text and the thematic annotated bibliography, and added a substantial appendix in which he assesses the current state of scholarship on Alexander and suggests some directions for future research. More than ever, this masterful work provides an original