Alexander the Great: Volume 1, Narrative

Sir William Woodthorpe Tarn (1869-1957) was a British ancient historian who wrote numerous works on the Hellenistic world. Tarn's Alexander the Great, first published in two volumes during 1948, has become a classic text and its importance for subsequent Alexander studies can hardly be exaggerated. Based on a lifetime's work and elegantly and persuasively written, both volumes evoked immediate admiration - and very soon sharp reaction. Volume I presents a 'compendious' narrative of Alexander's life and achievements; volume II focuses on providing a detailed analysis of sources and discussion relating to key historical cruces. This is a fascinating work that will be of value to anyone with an interest in the writings of Tarn, ancient history and Alexander the Great.

List of contents

Abbreviations; 1. The conquest of Persia; 2. The conquest of the Far East; 3. Personality, policy and aims; Index; Map.

Summary

Sir William Woodthorpe Tarn (1869–1957) was a British ancient historian who wrote numerous works on the Hellenistic world. Tarn's Alexander the Great, first published in two volumes during 1948, has become a classic text and its importance for subsequent Alexander studies can hardly be exaggerated.

Product details

• Authors: W. W. Tarn, William W. Tarn, William Woodthorpe Tarn, Tarn W. W.
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.1979
• EAN: 9780521295635
• ISBN: 978-0-521-29563-5
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 230 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval