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 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7123-5476-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-7123-5476-X |
Barcode: |
9780712354769 |
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