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Ancient and modern treatment of Alexander the GreatHill, Joan 02 1900 (has links)
This dissertation examines the different interpretations of the secondary sources for Alexander the
Great by three modern historians, Nicholas Hammond, Peter Green and Mary Renault. The Introduction looks briefly at the lost primary Alexander-histories, the extant works of Diodorus Siculus, Quintus Curtius, Plutarch and Arrian and includes an abbreviated curriculum
vltae of each modern author.
Chapter X concerns modern interpretations of the controversial circumstances surrounding the accession of Alexander and the assassination of Philip. Chapter II covers the elimination of possible rivals, Attalus, Alexander Lyncestes and Amyntas son of Perdiccas, two major
conspiracies - the Philotas Affair and the death of Parmenio, the conspiracy of the Royal Pages
and death of Callisthenes - and the killing of Cleitus the Black. Chapter III deals with modern
explanations of the death of Alexander. The Conclusion highlights significant theories and trends presented by the modern historians, which influence their interpretations of the ancient sources. / History / M.A. (Ancient History)
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Ancient and modern treatment of Alexander the GreatHill, Joan 02 1900 (has links)
This dissertation examines the different interpretations of the secondary sources for Alexander the
Great by three modern historians, Nicholas Hammond, Peter Green and Mary Renault. The Introduction looks briefly at the lost primary Alexander-histories, the extant works of Diodorus Siculus, Quintus Curtius, Plutarch and Arrian and includes an abbreviated curriculum
vltae of each modern author.
Chapter X concerns modern interpretations of the controversial circumstances surrounding the accession of Alexander and the assassination of Philip. Chapter II covers the elimination of possible rivals, Attalus, Alexander Lyncestes and Amyntas son of Perdiccas, two major
conspiracies - the Philotas Affair and the death of Parmenio, the conspiracy of the Royal Pages
and death of Callisthenes - and the killing of Cleitus the Black. Chapter III deals with modern
explanations of the death of Alexander. The Conclusion highlights significant theories and trends presented by the modern historians, which influence their interpretations of the ancient sources. / History / M.A. (Ancient History)
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