The Five Ancient Biographies of Alexander the Great

All Five Ancient Biographies in One VolumeAlexander the Great conquered an empire from Greece to India before dying at thirty-two. But who was the real Alexander? The answer lies in these five ancient biographies—the sources upon which all modern understanding rests.This complete collection includes:Diodorus Siculus - Systematic chronological account from a first-century BCE universal historianQuintus Curtius Rufus - Dramatic, psychologically rich Roman narrative with vivid battle scenesLucius Mestrius Plutarch - The most famous biography, focusing on character through intimate anecdotesLucius Flavius Arrian - The most historically reliable account, based on eyewitness memoirs of Alexander's generalsMarcus Junianus Justinus - Abridged universal history preserving unique details found nowhere elseFeatures:- Complete, unabridged texts of all five biographies- Classic time-tested translations (Welles, Dryden/Clough, Rolfe, Chinnock, Watson)- Scholarly introductions explaining each author and work- Comprehensive timeline of Alexander's life- Notes on sources and translationBy presenting these five later works together, this collection enables readers to engage directly with the ancient sources, compare different perspectives, and understand the complex, contradictory figure who remains history's most captivating conqueror.The Five Ancient Biographies. One essential volume. Read more