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Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 January 2024

Daniel Ogden
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University of Exeter
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The Introduction locates the current volume initially in the context of the work of the Alexander equipe since 1997, and then more broadly in the context of visions of Alexander proffered since the work of Droysen in 1833, with particular attention to those of Berve (1926), Wilcken 1931, Tarn (1948), Schachermeyr (1949), Badian (1958–), Lane Fox 1973 and Bosworth (1980–). A response is given to the objections voiced against the approach of the activities of the equipe formulated by James Davidson in 2001 under the slogan ‘Alexanderland’. The breakdown of the book’s parts and chapters is laid out and justified, with the contents of each contribution briefly summarized. Particular attention is given to the selection of the historical sources accorded focused discussions in Part III.

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Print publication year: 2024

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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Daniel Ogden, University of Exeter
  • Book: The Cambridge Companion to Alexander the Great
  • Online publication: 04 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108888349.001
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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Daniel Ogden, University of Exeter
  • Book: The Cambridge Companion to Alexander the Great
  • Online publication: 04 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108888349.001
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  • Introduction
  • Edited by Daniel Ogden, University of Exeter
  • Book: The Cambridge Companion to Alexander the Great
  • Online publication: 04 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108888349.001
Available formats
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