{"product_id":"a-history-of-alexander-the-great-in-world-culture-9781107167698","title":"A History of Alexander the Great in World Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAlexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, created his legend and was a model for military achievement, religious prophet, and adventurer. This volume explores his reception in various cultures, including his role in gay activism. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 468 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlexander III of Macedon, renowned for over 2000 years, left an indelible mark on history. During his lifetime, he actively crafted his own legend, which was subsequently expanded upon by writers and political figures. By the Roman era, he earned the prestigious surname \"Great,\" and the Alexander Romance spread his legendary biography across medieval Europe and the Middle East. Beyond his adventurous pursuits, seeking the secret of immortality and engaging in profound discussions with naked sages in India, Alexander became a model of military excellence and a religious prophet, introducing Christianity during the Crusades and Islam through the Qur'an and beyond to the regions he conquered. This groundbreaking and captivating volume delves into these diverse aspects of Alexander's reception across various cultures worldwide, spanning from antiquity to the present day, and his significant contributions to gay activism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander III of Macedon, renowned for over 2000 years, left an indelible mark on history. During his lifetime, he actively crafted his own legend, which was subsequently expanded upon by writers and political figures. By the Roman era, he earned the prestigious surname \"Great,\" and the Alexander Romance spread his legendary biography across medieval Europe and the Middle East. Beyond his adventurous pursuits, seeking the secret of immortality and engaging in profound discussions with naked sages in India, Alexander became a model of military excellence and a religious prophet, introducing Christianity during the Crusades and Islam through the Qur'an and beyond to the regions he conquered. This groundbreaking and captivating volume delves into these diverse aspects of Alexander's reception across various cultures worldwide, spanning from antiquity to the present day, and his significant contributions to gay activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1020g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 251 x 177 x 28 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781107167698\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: New ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42653087990010,"sku":"9781107167698","price":132.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1647343279912_book.jpg?v=1647361218","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-history-of-alexander-the-great-in-world-culture-9781107167698","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}