Alexander the Great - The Making of a Myth (Paperback)

Accompanying the first ever exhibition on the storytelling around Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, this book charts the evolution of a legend that continues to captivate audiences today. Alexander the Great acceded to the throne at the age of 20, as king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. By his death in 323 BC, he had created one of the largest empires in the world – but myth proved more powerful than historical truth, and Alexander’s life remains lost in legend. These stories permeate western and eastern cultures and religions, and have endured for more than 2,000 years. Even now, Alexander continues to appeal to new generations and his image persists today in film, theatre, literature and even video games. This book explores the stories that began shortly after Alexander’s mysterious death, and that by the Middle Ages had developed into a narrative of Alexander as the all-conquering hero who fought mythical beasts and explored the unknown using submarines and flying chariots. These incredible legends are brought to life here with exquisite original illustrations in books and manuscripts from around the globe.

General

Imprint:	British Library Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2022
Editors:	Richard Stoneman
Dimensions:	280 x 220 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-7123-5447-9
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	0-7123-5447-6
Barcode:	9780712354479

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