Alexander the Great and the Mystery of the Elephant Medallions: Volume 44

by Frank L. Holt

Book Overview

To all those who witnessed his extraordinary conquests, from Albania to India, Alexander the Great appeared invincible. How Alexander himself promoted this appearance--how he abetted the belief that he enjoyed divine favor and commanded even the forces of nature against his enemies--is the subject of Frank L. Holt's absorbing book.

Solid evidence for the "supernaturalized" Alexander lies in a rare series of medallions that depict the triumphant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520244834
• ISBN13: 9780520244832
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.5"