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Title: Geschichte Alexanders des Grossen
Note: Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "Geschichte Alexanders des Grossen" by Johann Gustav Droysen is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work meticulously examines the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, highlighting the significant impact of his campaigns on history and culture, particularly the rise of Hellenism. Through a critical lens, Droysen explores both the military aspects of Alexander's reign and the broader implications for Greek civilization. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive study of Alexander's life, reflecting on the historical context of his campaigns against the Persian Empire and the cultural transformations that followed. Droysen emphasizes Alexander's unique position in history, marking the transition from the classical Greek period to the Hellenistic era. He discusses the complexities of Greek political life, the challenges faced by city-states, and the military strategies employed by Alexander. The text also hints at the far-reaching legacy and the hero-worship that surrounded Alexander, demonstrating how his actions shaped the geopolitical landscape of the ancient world. Overall, this opening portion establishes the scholarly approach that Droysen takes in exploring this iconic historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Droysen, Johann Gustav, 1808-1884
EBook No.: 23756
Published: Dec 6, 2007
Downloads: 143
Language: German
Subject: Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
Subject: Generals -- Greece -- Biography
Subject: Statesmen -- Greece -- Biography
Subject: Greece -- History -- Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C.
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Geschichte Alexanders des Grossen
Note: Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Inka Weide, Wolfgang Menges, Markus Brenner
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Geschichte Alexanders des Grossen" by Johann Gustav Droysen is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work meticulously examines the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, highlighting the significant impact of his campaigns on history and culture, particularly the rise of Hellenism. Through a critical lens, Droysen explores both the military aspects of Alexander's reign and the broader implications for Greek civilization. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive study of Alexander's life, reflecting on the historical context of his campaigns against the Persian Empire and the cultural transformations that followed. Droysen emphasizes Alexander's unique position in history, marking the transition from the classical Greek period to the Hellenistic era. He discusses the complexities of Greek political life, the challenges faced by city-states, and the military strategies employed by Alexander. The text also hints at the far-reaching legacy and the hero-worship that surrounded Alexander, demonstrating how his actions shaped the geopolitical landscape of the ancient world. Overall, this opening portion establishes the scholarly approach that Droysen takes in exploring this iconic historical figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Droysen, Johann Gustav, 1808-1884
EBook No.: 23756
Published: Dec 6, 2007
Downloads: 143
Language: German
Subject: Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
Subject: Generals -- Greece -- Biography
Subject: Statesmen -- Greece -- Biography
Subject: Greece -- History -- Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C.
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.