Alexander and the East

A look at Alexander the Great's activities in Central Asia and Pakistan, which draws a bleak picture of massacre and repression comparable to the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The evolution of Alexander's views of empire and concept of universal monarch are among the topics investigated.

an important book, which should be of interest to a wider audience than specialists on Alexander the Great, since it tackles questions such as the creation of imperial knowledge and cross-cultural communication ... B.'s work has established a new level of scholarly perception, which must influence all who wish to study Alexander.

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In this study, Bosworth looks at Alexander the Great's activities in Central Asia and Pakistan, drawing a bleak picture of massacre and repression comparable to the Spanish conquest of Mexico. He investigates the evolution of Alexander's views of empire and concept of universal monarch, and documents the representation of Alexander by historians of antiquity. The book is directed to specialists and general readers alike.

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