Alexander the Great - by John Boardman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>An elegant, concise, and generously illustrated exploration of Alexander the Great's representations in art and literature through the ages</b> <p/>In this book, John Boardman, one of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greece, looks beyond the life of Alexander the Great in order to examine the astonishing range of Alexanders created by generations of authors, historians, and artists throughout the world--from Scotland to China. John Boardman draws on his deep knowledge of Alexander and the ancient world to reflect on the most interesting and emblematic depictions of this towering historical figure. From Alexander's biographers in ancient Greece to the illustrated Alexander "Romances" of the Middle Ages to operas, films, and even modern cartoons, this generously illustrated volume takes readers on a fascinating journey.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[An] engaging study of the evolution of Alexander the Great <i>mythos</i> from antiquity down to the present day through art, literature, music, and film. . . . <i>Alexander the Great: From his Death to the Present Day</i> is a delightful read and has much to offer to anyone interested in the story of Alexander.<b>---Timothy Howe, <i>Bryn Mawr Classical Review</i></b><br><br>A vivid survey.<b>---Matthew Reisz, <i>Times Higher Education</i></b><br><br>Boardman's affection for his subject shines . . . . [<i>Alexander the Great</i>] will entertain and instruct both scholars and the wider public . . . . [Boardman's] extensive knowledge of ancient literature and even more especially art, ranging far beyond the narrow confines of the classical world, remains unrivalled.<b>---Lucilla Burn, <i>Art Newspaper</i></b><br><br>The strength of the work is its rich collection of illustrations of art based on the <i>Alexander Romance. </i><b>---S. M. Burstein, <i>Choice Reviews</i></b><br><br>This delightful book will encourage you to take another look [at Alexander the Great].<b>---Michael Fallon, <i>Classics for All</i></b><br><br>Written by a supremely knowledgeable guide, this is a remarkable survey of fascinating lore and legend about Alexander the Great. Whether in Hades or the Blessed Isles, Alexander will surely smile as he reads this tribute to his memory."<b>--Adrienne Mayor, author of <i>The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women across the Ancient World</i></b><br><br>"A delightful personal exploration of a vast subject, this is a book for everyone who is interested in antiquity and its legacy."<b>--Richard Stoneman, author of <i>The Book of Alexander the Great</i></b><br><br>"Boardman relates and confronts, with his usual genial acuity, the 'traditions' of Alexander head-on, exploiting and displaying to the full his unrivaled expertise in the cross-cultural melding of post-Alexander visual-artistic currents. He takes his story down well beyond antiquity too, providing something for a wide potential non-classicist readership to get their teeth into."<b>--Paul Cartledge, A. G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture Emeritus, University of Cambridge </b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Boardman</b> is a Fellow of the British Academy and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford's Beazley Archive. He is Professor Emeritus of Classical Art and Archaeology at Lincoln College, Oxford, and former Assistant Keeper at the Ashmolean Museum. His many books include <i>The Greeks Overseas</i>, <i>The History of Greek Vases</i>, and <i>The Greeks in Asia</i>.
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