Alexander the Great: The Invisible Enemy: A Biography The unique methodology employed in this book explores various aspects of Alexander's life while maintaining an historical framework. The exposition of the main theme is handled in such a way that the
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| Title | : | Alexander the Great: The Invisible Enemy: A Biography |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (354 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415106176 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1994-10-19 |
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Editorial : "Alexander's story is compelling to lay audiences and scholars alike, with the pathos of an authentic Aristotelian tragedy. O'Brien writes with understanding and empathy, yet with resolute acceptance of the evidence."-"Minneapolis Star Tribune "Since the author maintains a consistent position of respectful belief in Greek mythology, as well as an immense knowledge of ancient Greek literature and history, we have a book that could indeed have been written 2,000 years ago. You don't often get a chance to read a book like this."-"The St. Louis Dispatch "This is a most interesting and valuable biography, not least because it provides such an extensive "Materialsammlung on Alexander as a human being."-Ernst A. Fredricksmeyer, University of Colorado "Suitable for a modern age fair and balanced The bibliography is the most complete ever assembled on modern Alexander scholarship and will prove useful to students and scholars alike."-"Choice "What happened to Alexander? O'Brien's answer is mesm
Despite Alexander the Great's unprecedented accomplishments, during the last seven years of his life, this indomitable warrior became increasingly unpredictable, sporadically violent, megalomaniacal, and suspicious of friends as well as enemies. What could have caused such a lamentable transformation?This biography seeks to answer that question by assessing the role of alcohol in Alexander the Great's life, using the figure of Dionysus as a symbol of its destructive effects on his psyche. The unique methodology employed in this book explores various aspects of Alexander's life while maintaining an historical framework. The exposition of the main theme is handled in such a way that the biography will appeal to general readers as well as scholars.
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