Romances of Alexander
No figure from classical antiquity exerted as firm or constant grip on the medieval imagination as Alexander the Great. Then, as now, Alexander evoked radically different responses. Twentieth century historians have offered interpretations of Alexander that range from the visionary idealist to the ruthless opportunist. A similar dichotomy characterized the medieval views of Alexander. This volu...
No figure from classical antiquity exerted as firm or constant grip on the medieval imagination as Alexander the Great. Then, as now, Alexander evoked radically different responses. Twentieth century historians have offered interpretations of Alexander that range from the visionary idealist to the ruthless opportunist. A similar dichotomy characterized the medieval views of Alexander. This volu...