Curtius Rufus, Histories of Alexander the Great, Book 10 (Clarendon Ancient History Series) ISBN-13: 9780199557639

ISBN-13: 9780199557639

Binding: Paperback

Author: Yardley, J. C.

Details: This book presents a translation, with commentary, of a major Roman source on the end of the reign of Alexander the Great. Book 10 of Curtius Histories covers the reign of terror and mutiny that followed upon Alexanders return from India; and offers the fullest account of the power struggle that began in Babylon immediately after his death. The Introduction establishes a profile of Curtius Rufus (quite probably a Roman Senator of the first century AD), and his agenda as a historian. John Yardleys translation and the commentary are designed for the reader without Latin. The Commentary provides detailed analysis of the historical events of the crucial period 325-3 BC covered by Curtius, and also tries to get behind the surface level of meaning to show how Curtius intended his history to be a text for his time. Curtius text is also examined as a literary achievement in its own right.

Release Date: 15-06-2009

Package Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 320