- Taschenbuch: 576 Seiten
- Verlag: Penguin (Non-Classics); Auflage: Reissue (6. September 1994)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0140088784
- ISBN-13: 978-0140088786
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,6 x 12,9 x 2,4 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.7 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (9 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 634.612 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Robin Lane Fox's accessible and erudite life of Alexander the Great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on the living actuality of the man and his experience--'It is tempting', he concludes, 'to see in Alexander the romantic's complex nature for the first time in Greek history.' Beautifully written perceptive and fluent, it is a superb example of historical scholarship and psychological insight.
Über den Autor
Robin Lane Fox, geboren 1946, Schulzeit in Eton, Studium der Alten Geschichte an der Universität Oxford, wo er heute als Fellow des Magdalene College lehrt.
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There is a truly vast quantity of books, articles, and texts available on Alexander, and I have read as many as possible. Without a shadow of doubt I can recommend Lane Fox's effort as the best I have yet encountered (for Alexander buffs I include in that list of inferiors Badian, Tarn, Wilcken, Schackermeyr, Green - both of them - Hammond, Dodge, Engels, Bosworth, Hamilton, and Griffith to name but a few). Robin Lane Fox is rightly sceptical of sentimentality when dealing with his subject. Nor does he come to Alexander with his mind already inflexible and set on the King's more cotroversial aspects - a practice deplorably monotonous within the field. On ethical issues he keeps in mind the moral tone of the day - a habit that many modern historians would do well to engage in. He is rigorous in the extreme in his use of sources; he is analytical without being academic to the point of tediousness; and he deals with Alexander as a broad and complex human being - that is to say that he deals with the Macedonian as a ruler, a general, a lover, a patron of the arts, a drinker, a hunter, a reader of literature, a quester after glory, a figure of charisma, and also as a man of complexity and failings. It is in this last respect, his varied view of the Alexander, that he succeeds the most, for many of his biographers tend to concentrate on one aspect to the detriment of all others and consequently fail to give a rounded picture of the King. Lane Fox realises that oversimplifying the personalities of long dead figures does more to cloud them than to clarify them. For this he is to be commended highly. His style is lucid and often pithy. If at times you are lulled into thinking that you are reading a novel, don't be fooled; you are constantly bombarded with scrupulously researched information that is presented in the most easy going style. He gives excellent notes and a comprehensive bibliography at the back of the book for those who are interested in the finer details of source and analysis - some 60 pages of miniscule print. I gather that some have labelled this a 'boy's own account' of the ruler. That is quite simply not the case. It is far more competent AND FACTUALLY CORRECT than most of the more academic texts currently available. If you haven't read this one you simply don't know Alexander. P.S. - If you are coming to Alexander on foot of seeing or reading the recent Michael Woods effort (In the footsteps of A the G), disregard everything you heard. The BBC series was shallow, journalistic in the worst possible way, and on more occasions than one would like to believe was factually incorrect. Fox is by far the better historian. I reiterate, this is a must.
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This is an extraordinary history. Anyone expecting a conventional biography will be disappointed, since the biased and fragmentary nature of the primary sources makes modern biographical treatment for Alexander impossible, even more so than for other ancient heroes. However, one thing about the peripatetic conqueror that seems to be known with some certainty is the itinerary that defined his brief life. Starting from this, Mr. Lane Fox applies his own intimate knowledge of the middle and near-eastern landscape to create a book which, at its most basic, reads like a highly literate travelogue. This is all backdrop, though, for a kind of detective story as the author picks apart the tantalizing fragments of information and disinformation that, once boiled down, reveal for us Alexander's character. The bold military prodigy is clearly apparent here, but that's the standard textbook part of the story. Rounding out the picture, we see him as the cosmopolitan diplomat, beloved egalitarian leader-of-men, bisexual libertine, respectful supplicant to his gods, forgiving victor, gallant defender of women, ostentatious potentate, superstitious fool, charismatic orator, fearless in-the-trenches combat commander, wily tactician, boyish adventurer, child-like animal lover, sophisticated Greek intellectual, reckless gambler, visionary strategist, loyal and generous friend, bloody mass killer, and drunken lout. And the truly remarkable thing about the history is that all these persona somehow hang together, creating a believable portrait that makes it clear why Alexander has fascinated politicians, soldiers and scholars for twenty-three centuries. Stylistically, this book is dense and will deter casual readers. However, some patience through the early pages gives enough time to get into the exotic poetry of place names and the flow of the story. The turgid logic of the character study takes over from there, and the case unfolds majestically. This is a brilliant historian at work and I highly recommend the book.
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As someone who reads few non-fiction books, particularly biography or history, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, since I wanted to learn more about Alexander, I thought this book appeared less intimidating than others. And what a great choice! An extremely enjoyable book that reads like a good novel, and, most importantly, you don't have to be a history buff to enjoy it.
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alles ok
Dass buch ist interesant und hat ein sehr Gutes analyse über Alexander der Grosse und seine Leben und seiner Zeit.
Vor 8 Monaten von Theodore Michael veröffentlicht
Qualität der Ausgabe
Ich bestelle gerne englische Taschenbuchausgaben, da sie im Vergleich zu deutschen sehr viel günstiger sind. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. Februar 2010 von Marina Wicke
Excellent approach; a little chatty
Robin Lane Fox's "non-academic" approach is commendable for being less intimidating than the more "traditionally" scholarly works that have rows of footnotes. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 21. Juni 2000 veröffentlicht
Highest recommendations!
Well researched, very readable and fascinating - the absolute best on Alexander that I've ever read. I can't recommend this book enough!
Veröffentlicht am 9. November 1999 von Stacy E. Lewis
A well-balanced view of Alexander the Great. A must read.
Probably the best recent biography of Alexander the Great. Literate, accurate and full of detail not found in other works on the great macedonian. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. Juli 1998 veröffentlicht
Brilliant, beautifully written, enthralling
A marvellous biography of a fascinating man. Lane Fox was taught classics at Oxford by some of the century's heavyweights - George Forest, Andrews etc... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 13. Juni 1998 von bucephelas@msn.com
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