- Taschenbuch: 288 Seiten
- Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd; Auflage: New edition (27. Januar 1983)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0140062548
- ISBN-13: 978-0140062540
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 18 x 10,9 x 1,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 3.8 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (10 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.242.128 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The Nature of Alexander 5 stars
In her study of the nature of Alexander the Great, greatest of generals and conquerors, Mary Renault has contributed a much-needed chapter to the study of the man. Most biographies simply focus on his achievements, while The Nature of Alexander, being not a true biography and rather a study of the man's personality (and a defence of a hero), has avoided covering those achievements in too much detail (full biographies have already done that job quite well), to tell of his nature. What made him do what he did. Referring to pitched battles and skirmishes (etc.) in only the most necessary detail. She gives us insights into the great man's personality. Her excellent and engaging writing style (at times quite elegant and beautiful) also makes this a very readable account. Remarkable.
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Renault's bio on Alexander the Great reads more like a novel than a dry history of the Macedonian King. Although it may not quench the thirst of fact-hungry readers, it focuses on Alex's achievements and failures while keeping his psychology and personality in the foreground. I still haven't found anything comparable to it!
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first things first, out of the countless Alexander-biographies out there, is is most probably not the best one. however, it's certainly one of the most acessible ones.
i've made the effort of reading this biography before starting with Mary renault's Alexander-novels (which i am extremely looking forward to now!) in order to try to determine how fictional her approach to biographies is. seince most of the first-hand sources on the live of Alexander are lost and all of what we call primary sources today are also second-hand sources who possibly already altered history, pretty much all biographies we have now - primary or secondary sources - are heavily muddled by the respective author's interpretations and this is something that should never be ignored when reading any text on Alexander, never mind whether it's Arrian or Renault.
Renault draws a very romantic and accessible picture of Alexander that might or might not be true but it's certainly very credible. all theories she offers the reader, she bases on ancient sources as well as her own understanding of history and hellenistic culture and society which seems to be pretty vast.
personally, i think this book is a good starting-point to start reading about Alexander and the complex history he left behind - it has a pretty good ancient source appendix in the back that everyone can use to do some further reading.
the book itself would deserve 5 stars for being one of the most enjoyabvle "history" reads i've had in a long time, but i'm sticking to 4 stars until i'm done with Renault's fiction.. i'm not quite sure yet how much of her novels went into her characterization of Alexander in the biography as well and this is something i'm a bit weary and scared of.
i've made the effort of reading this biography before starting with Mary renault's Alexander-novels (which i am extremely looking forward to now!) in order to try to determine how fictional her approach to biographies is. seince most of the first-hand sources on the live of Alexander are lost and all of what we call primary sources today are also second-hand sources who possibly already altered history, pretty much all biographies we have now - primary or secondary sources - are heavily muddled by the respective author's interpretations and this is something that should never be ignored when reading any text on Alexander, never mind whether it's Arrian or Renault.
Renault draws a very romantic and accessible picture of Alexander that might or might not be true but it's certainly very credible. all theories she offers the reader, she bases on ancient sources as well as her own understanding of history and hellenistic culture and society which seems to be pretty vast.
personally, i think this book is a good starting-point to start reading about Alexander and the complex history he left behind - it has a pretty good ancient source appendix in the back that everyone can use to do some further reading.
the book itself would deserve 5 stars for being one of the most enjoyabvle "history" reads i've had in a long time, but i'm sticking to 4 stars until i'm done with Renault's fiction.. i'm not quite sure yet how much of her novels went into her characterization of Alexander in the biography as well and this is something i'm a bit weary and scared of.
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her fiction is better
i suppose my title says pretty much all i want to say. having read both this book and her fictional accounts of alexander's life, it is clear that mary renault captures something... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. April 2000 von "buggerer"
Most Boring Tiresome book I ever read
I hate this book. My school asigned this book. It is an extreamly diffcult book to read. It is not a book, it is like a history text book!
Am 2. September 1999 veröffentlicht
This was the most confusing book I have ever read.
This was the most confusing, jumbled up, out-of-order book I have ever read. It is next to impossible to follow. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 21. August 1999 veröffentlicht
If you are an Alexanderphile, this is a must.
Reading this book is like having a talk with someone very close to Alexander.
Veröffentlicht am 14. Februar 1999 von kchen@promed.com.pa
A romantic view of Alexander the Great
In her study of the nature of Alexander the Great, clearly the greatest of generals and conquerors, Mary Renault has contributed a much-needed chapter to the study of the man. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. August 1998 veröffentlicht
Solid sometimes sentimental bio of Alexander the Great
Make no mistake, this author loved Alexander the Great. The author shows excellent historical knowledge of ancient greek civilization (as her many excellent historical novels will... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. Juli 1998 veröffentlicht
The best explanation on Alexander The Great's character
How does one begin to understand the nature of one of the most famous figures in world history? What is the reason
for the enduring fame of this western conquerer in Asia... Lesen Sie weiter...
for the enduring fame of this western conquerer in Asia... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 6. Oktober 1997 veröffentlicht
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