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DJ protected in mylar with a couple of tiny chips. ; No individual has made his mark on the world more profoundly than Alexander the Great, the young man who, through war, diplomacy, and Machiavellian means, expanded his empire to include most of the known world--all before he died at age thirty-three. A remarkable man whose path crossed with some of the most influential people, places, and events of all time, Alexander began his combat training at age seven, studied philosophy with Aristotle at age thirteen, kept a copy of Homer's Iliad under his pillow until his death, and introduced Greek and oriental cultural influences throughout his vast empire. Alexander: The Conqueror follows the progression of his conquests through the Near East and Central Asia to the Indus Valley, and introduces Alexander's family, the personalities of his generals, and the cultures of the lands he conquered. Author Laura Foreman examines the complex character of Alexander as student, friend, lover, military genius, and emperor, and explores the many unsolved mysteries surrounding his life: Who did Alexander turn to in passion and for comfort? Was Alexander a careful, amiable mastermind or a drunken brute? Could Alexander have been responsible for his father's murder? Gorgeous landscape photography, numerous images of ancient art and artifacts, and informative, beautifully crafted maps complement the narrative, offering a visual feast along with a lively, insightful narrative of Alexander's life of conquest and intrigue. ; Oblong 8vo.; 211 pages
Very light pencil underlining to a few pages. ; Pitt Paperback; 94; 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.5 inches; 196 pages
Wraps have creasing and yellowing. Highlighting to about 10 pages. Scholar's initials to ffep (Hugh J. Mason). Last few pages have short tears to foreedges (no loss of text). ; 160 pages
Creasing through lower corner of pages. Small tear to top of front wrap (1 cm). Light edgewear. ; Beacon Paperback 26; 160 pages
Former owner name to inner cover in pen. Wraps a bit worn with creasing to spine. Browning to back wrap. Spine slant. Internally VG. ; 365pp. ; The Norton Library; 365 pages; This study of Alexander the Great as a conqueror of empires sets out to capture Alexander's true achievements and influence. It describes as his greatest legacy the spread of Greek civilization throughout the world. The reissue contains a modern scholar's notes, bibliography and introduction.
Minor edgewear to book. Softcover includes edgewear with a few small chips. ; Historical inquiry into all that pertains to the Hellenic upbringing and education, the Hellenic spirit, the Hellenic traditions, in the general relations of Alexander the Great with the Hellenic cities and race as a whole from boyhood to his death. ; 294 pages
Paperclip indent to top of first few pages. Dustjacket has minor edgewear to extremities but is now protected in mylar. ; This volume deals with Alexander and his times by offering a detailed examination of the most important extant inscriptions contemporary with the conqueror. In each chapter tha author offers an epigraphic commentary of the specific inscription, giving its modern location, its condition, and the history of the stele or fragment itself. Then, on the basis of personal examination of the documents, he provides a historical interpretation of its contents. ; 252 pages
Former classics scholar's name on ffep (Christian Habicht). Bump to top corner. Mild shelfwear. ; This volume deals with Alexander and his times by offering a detailed examination of the most important extant inscriptions contemporary with the conqueror. In each chapter tha author offers an epigraphic commentary of the specific inscription, giving its modern location, its condition, and the history of the stele or fragment itself. Then, on the basis of personal examination of the documents, he provides a historical interpretation of its contents. ; 252 pages
Book has minor shelfwear and rubbing. Top corners are bumped. Light browning to textblock. ; 160 pages
Very light shelfwear. ; 360 pages; Despite Alexander the Great's unprecedented accomplishments, during the last seven years of his life, this indomitable warrior became increasingly unpredictable, sporadically violent, megalomaniacal, and suspicious of friends as well as enemies. What could have caused such a lamentable transformation? This biography seeks to answer that question by assessing the role of alcohol in Alexander the Great's life, using the figure of Dionysus as a symbol of its destructive effects on his psyche. The unique methodology employed in this book explores various aspects of Alexander's life while maintaining an historical framework. The exposition of the main theme is handled in such a way that the biography will appeal to general readers as well as scholars.
Spine is faded. Slight discoloration to boards. ; Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta 3; 233 pages
178pp., dans la série "Etudes de philosophie médiévale" volume 51, 25cm., brochure originale, pages partiellement toujours non coupées, bon état, F105050
Former owner's bookplate on ffep. Crhiping to wraps and textblock. Pages uncut. ; 451 pages; 446 pp. with index and fold-out map
Pages unopened. ; Collection Latomus Volume 208; 216 pages
Cradle of Hellenism 2 - A series of books illustrating significant places in the Hellenic world. 128p. illus bibliography Book
Very faint shelfwear. ; Unchanged Reprint of 1931 ed. ; 8.4 X 5.9 X 0.7 inches; 638 pages
Until recently, popular biographers and most scholars viewed Alexander the Great as a genius with a plan, a romantic figure pursuing his vision of a united world. His dream was at times characterized as a benevolent interest in the brotherhood of man, sometimes as a brute interest in the exercise of power. Green, a Cambridge-trained classicist who is also a novelist, portrays Alexander as both a complex personality and a single-minded general, a man capable of such diverse expediencies as patricide or the massacre of civilians. Green describes his Alexander as "not only the most brilliant (and ambitious) field commander in history, but also supremely indifferent to all those administrative excellences and idealistic yearnings foisted upon him by later generations, especially those who found the conqueror, tout court, a little hard upon their liberal sensibilities."This biography begins not with one of the universally known incidents of Alexander's life, but with an account of his father, Philip of Macedonia, whose many-territoried empire was the first on the continent of Europe to have an effectively centralized government and military. What Philip and Macedonia had to offer, Alexander made his own, but Philip and Macedonia also made Alexander form an important context for understanding Alexander himself. Yet his origins and training do not fully explain the man. After he was named hegemon of the Hellenic League, many philosophers came to congratulate Alexander, but one was conspicuous by his absence: Diogenes the Cynic, an ascetic who lived in a clay tub.Piqued and curious, Alexander himself visited the philosopher, who, when asked if there was anything Alexander could do for him, made the famous reply, "Don't stand between me and the sun." Alexander's courtiers jeered, but Alexander silenced them: "If I were not Alexander, I would be Diogenes." This remark was as unexpected in Alexander as it would be in a modern leader. For the general reader, the book, redolent with gritty details and fully aware of Alexander's darker side, offers a gripping tale of Alexander's career. Full backnotes, fourteen maps, and chronological and genealogical tables serve readers with more specialized interests. Book
New English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In English. First published in Greek in 1785. 124 p. Ills. Acknowledgements INTRODUCTION 1. The Author of the Libel: Georgios Nikolaou Soutsos (ca. 1760-1816) 2. The Target of the Dramatic Libel: Alexandros Mavrokordatos Firari (1754-1819) 3. Alexandrovodas the Unscrupulous (1785): A Three act Satirical Libel I. Brief outline of the plot II. The dramatis personae Male Characters Female Characters III. The monologues IV. The language V. Class-consciousness vs. ethnic awareness VI. The philosophy of the ruler: Machiavellianism, atheism, and freemasonry 4. European Theater in the Eighteenth Century 5. Realities and Prospects of Theater East of Europe 6. Overall Assessment of Alexandrovodas the Unscrupulous 7. Conclusion BIBLIOGRAPHY THE TEXT OF ALEXANDROVODAS THE UNSCRUPULOUS GLOSSARY INDEXES.
A new series of children's books, which will be completed in four volumes and aims to encourage children and parents to enjoy everyday issues such as bath time, feeding, arranging the room and addressing fears. 40p illuss Book
A new series of children's books, which will be completed in four volumes and aims to encourage children and parents to enjoy everyday issues such as bath time, feeding, arranging the room and addressing fears. 40p.ILLUIS Book
New English Paperback. Pbo. Mint. In Turkish. 119 p. Crwon 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). Biography of Wojciech Bobowski (Ali Ufki 1610-1675) and his musical psalms. Ali Ufkî ve mezmurlar.
New Turkish Paperback. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 16 cm). In Turkish. 194 p., color ills. Aliaga ve çevresindeki antik kentler. Ancient (ruined) cities around Elaitikos Bay and Aliaga district of Izmir (Smyrna) city: Aiolian cities like Gryneion, Myrina (Sebastopolin), Aigai, Kyme.
This is a very good softcover copy in the original publisher's printed wrappers with just light wear. Completely clean inside and out except for a neat small personal handstamp from the well known New York art historian previous owner. Text in Italian. Illustrated in black & white with 10 photographic plates. 10" high X 7" wide, 91 pages. This book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking.
Very light shelfwear else fine. ; 127pp, illustrated.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 127 pages