The wars of Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C. / Waldemar Heckel.
The wars of Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C. / Waldemar Heckel.
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New York : Routledge, 2003.
Date
2003.
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N938.07092/4
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English
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p. ; cm.
Contents
Background to war: The decline of the city-states and the rise of Macedon -- Warring sides: The Persians, the Macedonians and allied troops -- Outbreak: Alexander's rise to power -- The fighting: Alexander conquers an empire -- Portrait of a soldier: Two generals and a satrap -- The world around war...
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Publisher
New York : Routledge, 2003.
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New York (State)
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2003.
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"The age of Alexander and his conquest of the Persian or 'Achaemenid' Empire, which had existed for over two centuries, represents a watershed in the history of the world. This book offers an insight into the achievements of one of the greatest generals ever known. Alexander's conquests are of profound significance. By perfecting the new weapons an...
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The wars of Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C. / Waldemar Heckel.
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Essential histories.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Other version (online)
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N938.07092/4
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74VvlNwaRNgl
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0415968550
9780415968553
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938.07092
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991017452279702626
