Alexander the Great: From His Death to the Present Day

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An illustrious scholar presents an elegant, concise, and generously illustrated exploration of Alexander the Great's representations in art and literature through the ages John Boardman is one of the world's leading authorities on ancient Greece, and his acclaimed books command a broad readership. In this book, he looks beyond the life of Alexan

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"A vivid survey." * Times Higher Education *
"Boardmans affection for his subject shines . . . . [Alexander the Great] will entertain and instruct both scholars and the wider public . . . . [Boardmans] extensive knowledge of ancient literature and even more especially art, ranging far beyond the narrow confines of the classical world, remains unrivalled."---Lucilla Burn, Art Newspaper
"This delightful book will encourage you to take another look [at Alexander the Great]."---Michael Fallon, Classics for All
"The strength of the work is its rich collection of illustrations of art based on the Alexander Romance. "---S. M. Burstein, Choice Reviews
"[An] engaging study of the evolution of Alexander the Great mythos from antiquity down to the present day through art, literature, music, and film. . . . Alexander the Great: From his Death to the Present Day is a delightful read and has much to offer to anyone interested in the story of Alexander."---Timothy Howe, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"Boardman produces an engaging book able to open up the doors of a scholars studio and to give a sense of the innumerable shapes assumed by Alexander over time and proving once again how very much alive he has been for the past twenty-three centuries and still is today."---Claudia Daniotti, International Journal of the Classical Tradition

Author Bio

John Boardman is a Fellow of the British Academy and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxfords 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 The Greeks Overseas, The History of Greek Vases, and The Greeks in Asia.