Alexander the Greatby Richard Stoneman is an introduction to the career and impact of the great Macedonian conqueror and the main themes of his reign. As well as tackling problems of interpretation, the author includes:an examination of the written and other sources and the problems of working with themdiscussion of archaeological and numismatic evidencean outline of the Macedonian backgroundinsight into Alexander's education and ideasexploration of Alexander's claim to divinityassessment of Alexander's short and long-term achievementsa study of his influence in antiquity. | Alexander the Great by Richard Stoneman, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters