Alexander the Great

Thisbook offers a fresh perspective on the reign of Alexander the Great. Itre-examines Alexander’s military victories and personality, while alsoexploring the impact of his campaigns on the people he conquered. Alexander’sstory, Stephen Harrison argues, is one that includes the vital roles thatother figures played in historical events. By considering the social andintellectual currents of the last two decades, Harrison highlights howchanging contemporary experiences shape historical interpretations. Movingbeyond polarized debates about Alexander, he provides a nuanced discussion ofAlexander’s achievements and impact. The book presents an Alexander for thetwenty-first century, offering new insights into how and why historicalinterpretations of him have changed.